Casemiro bids farewell as United beat Forest 3–2

Casemiro says goodbye

Casemiro played his final home game for Manchester United in the 3–2 win over Nottingham Forest, and he made it count. After the final whistle, the Brazilian told fans: "The best thing at the club are you" (8). Michael Carrick, who took the team as interim, hailed Casemiro as "fantastic" in an emotional tribute after the match (1). The midfielder will leave at the end of the season, closing his United chapter with a moment the Stretford End won't forget.

United edge Forest in finale

Your team signed off at Old Trafford with a 3–2 win against Nottingham Forest, the final home match of the season (1) (3) (9). Lisandro Martinez looked sharp after a difficult spell — 100% dribbles completed, seven accurate long balls, and eight clearances (2). Bruno Fernandes notched his 20th assist of the Premier League campaign, with James McFadden saying the way teammates mobbed him "shows the unity" at the club (4). Michael Carrick said the squad "wanted to end on a high" and got exactly that (9).

Pereira fumes at second goal

Nottingham Forest boss Vitor Pereira was furious about United's second goal, claiming Bryan Mbeumo used his upper arm to control the ball in the build-up. "I must accept but I don't agree," Pereira said (7). The goal stood, and it proved decisive.

More farewells confirmed

Casemiro isn't the only one heading for the exit. Michael Carrick confirmed in his post-match speech that a United defender who has endured a "tough time" is set to leave the club (5). The summer clear-out is taking shape.

Fan reactions

Old Trafford was an emotional place after the whistle. Reddit was flooded with clips of Casemiro's farewell to the Stretford End, with fans calling it a genuine, heartfelt moment. Posts about Tyrell Malacia being presented with a shirt ahead of his exit and Rasmus Hojlund's farewell message on Instagram added to the sense that a significant summer rebuild is underway. Read more on r/reddevils

Sources

  • 1. thepeoplesperson.com — Carrick delivers emotional tribute to "fantastic" United star after pulsating 3-2 win over Forest
  • 2. thepeoplesperson.com — 100% dribbles completed, 7 accurate long balls, 8 clearances: United star looked back to his best after a long gap
  • 3. sabah.com.tr — Manchester United, Nottingham Forest’ı 3 golle geçti!
  • 4. football365.com — Fernandes’ 20th assist ‘shows the unity’ at Man Utd as superstar mobbed by team-mates
  • 5. thepeoplesperson.com — Carrick confirms United defender who's endured a "tough time" is set to leave in emotional post-match speech
  • 7. bbc.com — Second Man Utd goal 'a pity for the game' - Pereira
  • 8. ole.com.ar — Video: la emotiva despedida de Casemiro del Manchester United
  • 9. bbc.com — 'We wanted to end on a high' - Carrick