Andrey Santos ready to fill Casemiro's role at Manchester United
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Andrey Santos, recently signed from Chelsea for £48 million, believes he can successfully replace Casemiro as Manchester United's number six. Following the departure of Casemiro, Santos expressed confidence in stepping into the crucial midfield role during a pre-season match against Paris St-Germain. He noted a comfortable transition to United and mentioned his aim to contribute significantly alongside fellow midfielders Mason Mount and Youri Tielemans. Santos has already developed a promising partnership with Mount in pre-season fixtures.
- •Santos completed a £48m move from Chelsea last month.
- •He has expressed confidence in taking over Casemiro's role.
- •Santos has partnered well with teammates in pre-season games.
- •Manchester United recently drew 1-1 with Paris St-Germain.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Andrey Santos claims he can replace Casemiro at Manchester United
- 11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Santos ready to replace 'legend' Casemiro
"Manchester United new-boy Andrey Santos feels he is ready to step into Casemiro's shoes and be the club's new number six. Santos completed a £48m move from Chelsea in the middle of last month. The Brazil international is a confident presence and doesn't find it daunting replacing a legendary figure like Casemiro.
"Andrey Santos claims he can replace Casemiro at Manchester United. Santos joined United last month from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £50 million. The club’s director of football Jason Wilcox des...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:15 PMAndrey Santos claims he can replace Casemiro at Manchester United
Andrey Santos claims he can replace Casemiro at Manchester United. Santos joined United last month from Chelsea in a deal worth up to £50 million. The club’s director of football Jason Wilcox des...
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 11:05 AMSantos ready to replace 'legend' Casemiro
Manchester United new-boy Andrey Santos feels he is ready to step into Casemiro's shoes and be the club's new number six. Santos completed a £48m move from Chelsea in the middle of last month. The Brazil international is a confident presence and doesn't find it daunting replacing a legendary figure like Casemiro.
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