The emotional heartstrings of some Manchester United fans are already being pulled by one of Michael Carrick’s important Red Devils first-team players in recent weeks.
Michael Carrick is enjoying an emphatic start to life at Old Trafford after the Manchester United interim head coach has won his first three matches in charge.
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The 44-year-old United legend oversaw a superb 2-0 home result in the Manchester derby before the Red Devils defeated Arsenal in a 3-2 win at the Emirates.
Carrick returned to the Old Trafford dugout again on Sunday afternoon and engineered United’s late 3-2 win over Fulham in their Premier League clash.
The euphoria from Carrick’s interim head coach reign has hit United fans, who are now feeling strong sentiments around one key first-team Red Devils star.
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Michael Carrick acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford in 2026 in Manchester, England.
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Man Utd fans’ love for Casemiro showed in its truest form with the Fulham match at Old Trafford
Casemiro made a real impact for Michael Carrick’s men at the weekend and the Red Devils midfielder opened the scoring against Fulham in the first half at Old Trafford.
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The 33-year-old former Real Madrid ace connected with Bruno Fernandes’ dangerous free-kick and turned a header past Bernd Leno to put the Red Devils into the lead.
Casemiro wowed Manchester United fans on the night as well after he produced a ‘no-look’ assist for Matheus Cunha’s stunning strike in the second half of the tie.
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The Brazil international received a spine-tingling reception from fans at Old Trafford as well after the full-time whistle for Man Utd’s dramatic 3-2 win over Fulham.
Casemiro played 74 minutes in the Red Devils’ two-man midfield pivot at the weekend before interim head coach Carrick withdrew him for Manuel Ugarte.
The Brazil international’s ‘bromance’ with United legend Carrick on the touchline in the Manchester derby has also been another major highlight for supporters.
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Casemiro’s fate has been sealed at Old Trafford – and Man Utd fans need to accept it and move forward
Casemiro’s run of form has already led to some Man Utd fans flirting with the idea of trying to keep him for another season at the Premier League club.
United confirmed last month that Casemiro would be leaving Old Trafford in the summer after the Red Devils chose not to trigger his 12-month contract extension.
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Ineos had reportedly made the decision much earlier not to renew terms with the five-time Champions League winner well ahead of the formal announcement.
Casemiro’s departure news struck a chord with Man Utd fans after his resurgence in form under former Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim in the 2024-25 campaign.
It is fair for United fans to feel sentimental about Casemiro’s forthcoming exit at Old Trafford, but now is the best time for both sides to part ways ahead of next season.
Not only is Casemiro likely to sign off his run at United with his rejuvenated influence on the pitch, but also establish himself as a cult hero in the Red Devils history books.
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