Casemiro has bid farewell to Real Madrid as he heads to Manchester United for his medical today.
The Brazil midfielder, who won 18 titles in nine seasons with Madrid, will join United for £70million pending his medical and visa application.
He made more than 300 appearances for the Spanish side after initially joining from Sao Paulo in his homeland aged 20.
Casemiro has bid farewell to Real Madrid after Manchester United agreed a £70m fee for him
The Brazilian midfielder made more than 300 appearances for Madrid after joining aged 20
He has won 18 titles during his nine years at the Bernabeu after he signed from Sao Paulo
Casemiro trained with Carlo Ancelotti's side for a final time on Friday and his arrival ends United's long wait for a defensive midfielder, with the club having been keen to find an anchor to support attacking playmaker and star Bruno Fernandes for several seasons.
The Brazilian took to social media on Saturday morning to say: 'I have lived the most wonderful story that I ever thought. I hope to return one day to what will always be my home. Not in a thousand lifetimes will I be able to give back to Real Madrid all that you have given me. Forever… Hala Madrid!'
Casemiro told Ancelotti and Madrid that he wanted a new challenge after United offered the 30-year-old a four year deal with the option of an extra year on around £360,000 a week.
They have agreed to pay Madrid £60m with a further £10m in bonuses as he is set to become Erik ten Hag's fourth signing of the summer.
A United dressing room insider told Sportsmail that Casemiro's arrival is viewed as 'a blessing' while some players have said 'a bulldog like him was needed for some time'.
The midfielder bid an emotional farwell to Madrid ahead of his move to Old Trafford
Casemiro told Carlo Ancelotti and Madrid that he would like a new challenge after United's interest
He won five Champions League titles with Madrid, including May's victory over Liverpool
United are now waiting on Ajax forward Antony who is agitating to leave the Dutch champions.
United have left an offer of £67million on the table with Ajax and have PSV Eindhoven's Cody Gakpo as an alternative option.
Talks with Chelsea for Christian Pulisic are still to kick on after initial contact.
United asked to loan the USA international but Chelsea want to sell. However, a compromise could be struck if the 23-year-old's contract was extended to protect Chelsea's asset.
United also continue to pursue a deal for Ajax forward Antony, who is keen on the move
Erik ten Hag continues to look to strengthen his squad after a disastrous start to the season
Antony missed training on Friday opting to work in the gym instead and has told Ajax he wants the chance to join United.
Talking about the influence Erik ten Hag has had in his career, Antony told Dutch paper de Telegraaf: 'Erik has been super important to me. I will always cheer for Erik after working so closely together.
'What I can say is that I want to come to the right decision with my family, business partners and Ajax, which is good for everyone. In the end, God determines my future.'
They are also interested in Christian Pulisic but talks are yet to kick on after initial contact
When asked whether he could guarantee his stay with Ajax beyond the summer, he added: 'No, to be perfectly honest, I can't.
'Now I am focusing on playing football and have put all other matters in the hands of my agents and my brother. They will advise me on what is best.
'I am very happy at Ajax, I have a contract until the summer of 2025 and I will give everything for this beautiful club for every second.
'I wear the shirt with pride and from day one I feel at home.
'If we all decide that I will stay here, then I know that this is the best thing for me and the club. It's not like I have to leave.'
United, meanwhile, have ruled out a move for Atletico Madrid's Yannick Carrasco.
Talks are ongoing with Marseille over the loan departure of United defender Eric Bailly.
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