'I'm going to miss you': Modric, Kroos send moving letters to Man United-bound Casemiro

Real Mrid stars Luka Modric and Tony Kroos penned emotional farewell letters to ir dear friend Casemiro, who is all set to join English Premier League side Manchester United for ongoing season. Modric and Kroos shared ir letters via Marca after Real Mrid issued a statement confirming Casemiro's transfer to Old Trafford. Casemiro won most of titles with Real Mrid alongside his midfield partners Modric and Kroos.

Kroos praised Casemiro as an exemplary professional and a top player and said that he would miss him. He also wished him all best for his future. Kroos described time he spent with Casemiro at Real Mrid as "legendary period" and ded that even after y parted ways, ir friendship would remain.

On or side, Casemiro's Spanish club debut was a moment that Modric claimed he still recalls. Modric recalled how debut Casemiro was before his first match. Casemiro was reportedly vised by Modric to maintain his composure before debut game. "w I think about it and look how it turned out. What you have achieved!" Modric wrote. 

"With you, my dear Case, it was impossible t to break a sweat... in any situation. Because you wouldn't let us relax even in Turkish bath. Meeting re was ar torment: you told someone to go and you almost h exercise bikes and weights rey. A warning for your new colleagues to kw. Because with you even Turkish bath was a gym... and you only allow people to lie down when it's time to do sit-ups," Kroos wrote. 

I'm going to miss you. As an exemplary professional. As a top player. As a fighter who saved me from several... But, above all, as a good person. We have me history, damn it! What a legendary period... w our sporting paths are parting, but our friendship remains. I can assure you of that. I wish you all best, see you soon. Good luck to you. Your Toni," Kroos ded. 

"Dear Case, I still remember your debut with our club.... How nervous you were! I asked you to be calm and w I think about it and look how it turned out. What you have achieved! It was also my first season and neir of us could have imagined what soccer h in store for us. You have become a real leer. You have been one for your teammates and for mridismo. We will always remember you," Modric said. 

"We have won a lot toger, but I'll keep moments that body sees. With day-to-day work in Valdebebas. And above all with jokes, because you were always in a good mood, even in moments of tension or when re were mistakes. Those laughs with you gave me peace of mind. Just like looking back and seeing you, kwing that re's going to be a lot of "Njega-Njega". You've been best bodyguard in world. Thanks for everything and best of luck, my friend!" Modric ded. 

Casemiro's career at Real Mrid

In his illustrious career with Mrid, Casemiro won a total of 18 major trophies. This includes tally of five Champions League trophies, three LaLiga trophies, three FIFA Club World Cup trophies, three UEFA Supercup titles, one Spanish Cup title, and three Spanish Super Cup trophies. Mrid also put out a post, remembering Casemiro’s incredible tally of trophies. 

Meanwhile, anuncing development of Casemiro’s transfer on Friday night, Real Mrid said, "Real Mrid C. F. and Manchester United have agreed to terms for transfer of Carlos Henrique Casemiro. Real Mrid would like to express its gratitude and appreciation to Casemiro, who is part of club's history".

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