Casemiro has revealed that he has been taken aback by Manchester United supporters since his arrival.
The 30-year-old midfielder arrived to Old Trafford late in the summer transfer window, following a highly successful spell at Real Madrid.
Casemiro began his Manchester United career as a substitute, but he has emerged as a crucial player in recent weeks, appearing in 18 games across all competitions and producing one goal and one assist.
When he scored against Chelsea in the Premier League on October 22, he triggered joyful celebrations in the away end at Stamford Bridge, with his late header leveling the scores.
The midfielder has said that the “passion” and depth of Man United fans’ support is something “he has never seen before.”
“Both places (Real Madrid and Man United) have their good points, of course. But one of the things that has surprised me the most over here has been the supporters. The passion that they have for the game and how they really live for their football,” Casemiro told Man United’s official website.
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“When the weekend comes around, how the fans just live off their football. How the fans just exude football, and you can see that football is their passion and that football is their life.
“So it’s not just here at Old Trafford for the home games, but away from home too, wow, the fans are just incredible. The supporters, the atmosphere, the way the fans get behind us, just fantastic, and one of the things that has surprised me the most since coming to England.
“But you cannot want for anything more from our fans, and what’s more, you have to thank them for the way they support us and I have never seen anything like that before.”
Casemiro is currently representing Brazil at the 2022 World Cup, where the tournament favorites won both games against Serbia and Switzerland to advance to the round of 16.
The midfielder scored the game-winning goal against Switzerland last time out, vaulting South America to the top of Group G ahead of their final match against Cameroon.
Brazil will take first place in the group if they draw or win against Cameroon on Friday night.
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