Updated On: 02 June, 2023 07:52 PM IST | London | mid-day online correspondent
There were several eyebrows raised when Brazil midfielder Casemiro completed his move to Manchester United in August

Casemiro (Pic: AFP)
There were several eyebrows raised when Brazil midfielder Casemiro completed his move to Manchester United in August. Would he still have enough motivation after nine trophy-filled years at Real Madrid? Could he adapt quickly enough to the English game?
Was a 30-year-old defensive midfielder really worth USD 60 million and a reported weekly wage of USD 435,000? The answers, without doubt, have been yes, yes and absolutely yes. Take away Erling Haaland and the signing that had the biggest impact in English soccer this season is surely Casemiro, who in the words of his coach, has exceeded expectations `by far`.