Manchester United's Casemiro is set to make his final Old Trafford appearance against Nottingham Forest. The 34-year-old midfielder has had a remarkable turnaround in his career at the club.

What happened?

Casemiro's ineffective contribution to a dreadful team performance led to him being replaced after 64 minutes in a home defeat by Newcastle on 30 December 2024.

He didn't play again for a month and didn't start for nearly seven weeks.

Why it matters for Manchester United

Casemiro's resurgence has been crucial to Manchester United's successful quest for Champions League qualification. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | Age | 34 | | Position | Midfielder | | Champions League titles | 5 |

What comes next?

Casemiro is expected to be Carlo Ancelotti's captain at this summer's tournament. He has been an absolute pleasure to work with, according to Michael Carrick. Casemiro will always have a special connection with Manchester United, says Carrick.

The fans have been singing 'One more year, one more year, Casemiro' at games, especially when he scores. Casemiro responded by kissing and pointing to the badge on his shirt after giving his side an early lead in a key Premier League game against Brentford. The unspoken reality is that Casemiro's absence would have been the hardest to cover in the ultimately successful quest for Champions League qualification. He has started every major game Manchester United have played since 6 March 2025. Casemiro's mentality has brought him back into the Brazil squad. For me, it's about the mentality, says Casemiro in a recent interview with Rio Ferdinand. I might not play good - I'm not a robot and I know, but the next game, I give everything on the pitch. The mentality is next, next, next, says Casemiro. Casemiro's influence has noticeably increased this season. He has been a key player in Manchester United's successful quest for Champions League qualification. The fans will miss him, but his legacy will live on at Old Trafford.