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Andrey Santos ready to fill Casemiro's role at Manchester United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 11:05 AM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Andrey Santos ready to fill Casemiro's role at Manchester United

Summary

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.

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•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.

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11:05 AMYahoo Sports — Santos ready to replace 'legend' Casemiro

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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