Manchester United midfielder and former Cristiano Ronaldo teammate Casemiro has drawn comparisons between the Portuguese and Kylian Mbappe.
Former Real Madrid stalwart Casemiro has drawn a striking comparison between incoming Blancos signing Kylian Mbappé and a revered figure from the club's illustrious history.
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A Resemblance to Greatness
During an interview with El Chiringuito TV, Casemiro couldn't help but draw parallels between Mbappé's playing style and that of former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, a legendary figure at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Casemiro highlighted Mbappé's knack for finding the back of the net and his relentless pursuit of goals, reminiscent of Ronaldo's imposing presence on the field.
“Mbappé reminds me of Cristiano,” Casemiro said.
“He’s on the field, he’s smelling a goal. You have to be worried with this guy because he will score a goal. Cristiano was like that.”
With both players possessing electrifying pace and a penchant for cutting in from the left wing to unleash powerful shots with their favoured foot, Casemiro's comparison underscores the excitement surrounding Mbappé's imminent arrival and the potential impact he could have at Real Madrid.
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