Does Real Madrid need a reunion of Mourinho and Casemiro?

Casemiro is still a top-class player in Europe.

Manchester United gave Casemiro an emotional farewell on May 17th. The Brazilian midfielder left the pitch with his family amidst prolonged applause from the stands at Old Trafford. It was not just a farewell to a veteran, but also a recognition for a player who survived the most turbulent period for the "Red Devils".

Four years ago, Manchester United spent €70 million to bring Casemiro from Real Madrid. At the time, many believed the English club had bought a star past his prime. But reality has shown that Casemiro is not the kind of player easily defeated by time.

Of course, he didn't bring home a string of trophies like he did during his time at Santiago Bernabeu, but he created something very rare at MU in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era: a leadership personality.

During a period of constant managerial changes, dressing room crises, and a lack of direction, Casemiro remained a pillar of support. Remarkably, at 34 years old, the midfielder showed no signs of fatigue. Casemiro was still capable of playing at a high intensity, controlling the midfield effectively, and, most importantly, maintaining his top-tier defensive mindset.

That's why there's a view that Jose Mourinho should call Casemiro back to Real Madrid when he returns to the Bernabeu this summer. It sounds nostalgic, but modern football doesn't have many defensive midfielders like Casemiro. Players who are both capable of intercepting passes and possess leadership qualities are becoming increasingly rare.

Real Madrid this season has also shown they lack a midfielder with enough "steel" to balance the system after their golden era with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.

Mourinho began the rebuilding process at Real.

Casemiro is not the typical Brazilian player who thrives on moments of brilliance and then quickly loses motivation. He is more like his predecessor Mauro Silva, a player who is persistent, tenacious, and always maintains a very high level of competitiveness.

At Real Madrid, Casemiro was part of a legendary midfield alongside Modric and Kroos. At Manchester United, he became a symbol of fighting spirit during the club's darkest period.

The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner, and Casemiro is almost certainly still Brazil's first-choice player, which shows his class hasn't diminished at all.

President Florentino Perez wants to start a new chapter with "former player" Mourinho. And who knows, the first building block for Real Madrid's future might just be a legend from the past named Casemiro.

Source: https://znews.vn/real-can-cuoc-tuong-phung-cua-mourinho-va-casemiro-post1652402.html