Casemiro will play for Manchester United: the date and the possible opponent for the debut of the former Real Madrid player

Manchester United and Real Madrid announced on Friday that they have reached an agreement for Casemiro to reinforce Erik Ten Hag's team. With this first step closed, the 'Red Devils' fans, given the team's poor start in the Premier League, want to know when the Brazilian's official debut will take place.

To put it in context, the 'Red Devils' had problems throughout the preseason and the most talked about, without a doubt, was the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo. Although the Portuguese has already made his debut in the 2022-2023 season, there are still doubts about what will happen to him, as he desires to join an institution that offers him the opportunity to compete in the Champions League.

Furthermore, Ten Hag, the coach from Ajax Amsterdam, has had a disastrous start in the Premier League. In the first matchday, they lost 1-2 at home to Brighton and then 4-0 against Brentford. Precisely, last weekend's performance alerted the board, which was able to negotiate and close the deal with Casemiro in a matter of hours.

Will Casemiro play in Manchester United vs. Liverpool?

Therefore, the ideal scenario for United fans is to see Casemiro on Monday, August 22, in the English classic against Liverpool at the 'Theatre of Dreams'. However, the presence of the Brazilian member of the national team is ruled out for the match valid for the third matchday of the Premier League.

According to the regulations of the competition, Manchester had until midday on Friday, August 19 (in England), to register the midfielder, but the announcement was not made until after eight o'clock in the evening (local time). In addition, in the statement, the 'Red Devils' indicated that the confirmation of the signing "is subject to a medical examination, finalizing the player's terms and UK visa requirements".

When and against which club would Casemiro make his debut for Manchester United?

In that context, Casemiro will take advantage of the weekend to finalize the details and sign a contract with Manchester United. Moreover, on Monday, the day of the game against Liverpool, he will participate in a farewell ceremony at Real Madrid's facilities. Therefore, it has not been decided whether he will fly back to England to be present at Old Trafford.

Thus, the Brazilian and, above all, the fans of the club, still have to wait until Saturday, August 27. Casemiro, after his first training sessions with his new teammates, may be ready to face Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium on matchday 4 of the Premier League. And at Old Trafford? On Thursday, September 1, against Leicester City.