Casemiro is leaving Manchester United at the end of the season

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Manchester United player Casemiro has confirmed that he will be leaving the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.

The veteran CDM and European footballing legend joined Man United back in 2022 for around £70 million from his former team, Real Madrid, where he won everything over the best part of a decade.

Now, Old Trafford fan favourite ‘Cas’ (full name, Carlos Henrique José Francisco Venâncio Casimiro) is set to leave United following the expiration of his current and highly lucrative deal this summer.

Announcing his pending departure in an emotional video, the seasoned Brazilian midfielder admitted that he feels the time is right to leave the club – but not before giving his “everything” in the remainder of the current campaign.

Writing in the caption of the social media post, Casemiro said: “Knowing when stages come to an end. Knowing when to say goodbye when you feel that you will be remembered and respected forever.

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“Four months to give my all for this badge and for our goal. Eternal respect and affection for Manchester United and its wonderful fans. Forever Red Devil.”

Responding underneath the partnered post, the club simply wrote: “Once a Red, always a Red.”

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Now 33 years old and already being accused of being ‘over the hill’ even when he first landed in Manchester, Casemiro had an impressive first season under Erik ten Hag and quickly became a crucial cog in the squad; arguably, overly relied upon, some would say.

On the other hand, given his age and the fast pace of English football, it’s fair to say he’s done well to keep up with the most competitive league on the planet.

He is also one of the well-paid talents in the Premier League, so while the majority of supporters will be gutted to see him go, the board will still be relieved to see his estimated £350,000-a-week wages taken off the books.

Nevertheless, he is now regularly subbed off around the hour mark for Man United, and it’s not exactly a surprise that he is now preparing to move on. INEOS and their recruitment already look to be searching for reinforcements in the middle of the park.

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Bringing a wealth of experience and leadership to ten Hag, Ruben Amorim, and now Michael Carrick‘s setup for what’s left of the 2025/26 term, he’s a big presence that will no doubt be missed in the dressing room and on the pitch.

Having scored 21 times in 146 games so far, he will finish the season with more than a century of appearances, and we wouldn’t be surprised if you see him chip in with a few more goals before hanging up his red shirt.

Besides being a serial throughout pretty much the rest of his career, the midfield remains a key point of contention at United, and his departure will no doubt mean more talent will need to be brought in at least by the summer.

You can see more of his farewell announcement video down below.

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The smash-hit daytime rave where you can still be in bed early is returning to Manchester

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That’s right: Day Fever, the daytime rave designed to still get you tucked in at a reasonable hour, is coming back to Manchester city centre this year.

Following their biggest raft of shows across the UK and Ireland in 2025, the smash-hit night out that is very much aimed at those of us 30 and over – but fellow sleepy heads are obviously more than welcome – Day Fever are targeting big things in 2026.

Launched in early 2024 by actress Vicky McClure and Reverend & The Makers frontman, Jon McClure, Day Fever has become a cultural sensation.

From its debut in Sheffield to a tour that sees thousands of ravers hitting the dance floor each month, the message is clear: people want to dance and let loose, but still be in bed before 9pm – and let’s be honest, who can blame them?

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The founders (L-R): Jon McClure, James O’Hara, Jonny Owen, Vicky and Chris McClure. (supplied)

Running from 3-8pm, Day Fever provides a proper night out that doesn’t completely write you off for the entire weekend.

“It started as a WhatsApp idea”, says Jon McClure. “Jonny just said, ‘A daytime disco, how good would that be?’ We’re all a bit nuts, so we just said, ‘Come on then!’”

“It feels like a massive house party at your nan’s,” laughs Vicky. “No drama, no egos, just people acting daft, getting dressed up, and having the best time.”

From here in 0161 and our mates over in Leeds, to Newcastle, Glasgow and many more, each Day Fever event has its own unique flavour.

There’ll be local DJs who know their crowds keep the energy high with a nostalgic mix of Northern Soul, disco, indie, and 90s classics. “Manchester goes mad for Oasis,” says Jon, “and if Vicky’s there, we have to play Whitney, it’s non-negotiable!”

For starters, just look at the turnout they got over Christmas:

They last popped up their second home of New Century Hall over the festive period, so it’s no surprise they’re coming back from.

Day Fever will be turning up the speakers at New Century once again on Saturday, 31 January, and we will absolutely see you there. Better still, the organisers have just announced additional shows due to phenomenal demand, including 7 March and 11 April here in Manchester.

Find the rest of their previously announced shows, as well as the extra dates for 2026, in full down below:

  • 24 Jan, 28 February and 25 April – Glasgow, BAaD
  • 24 Jan, 14 Feb and 21 March – Nottingham, Palais
  • 24 Jan, 7 March and 4 April – Sheffield, City Hall
  • 31 Jan, 7 March and 11 April – Manchester, New Century Hall
  • 31 Jan, 28 Feb and 4 April – Leeds, Project House
  • 28 Feb, 28 March and 25 April – Newcastle Boiler Shop
  • 31 Jan and 11 April – Leicester, Athena 
  • 7 Feb and 28 March – Dublin, The Academy
  • 7 Feb and 21 March – Liverpool, Camp And Furnace
  • 7 Feb, 7 March and 4 April – London, HERE @ Outernet
  • 7 Feb – Oxford, O2 Academy
  • 14 Feb and 11 April – Brighton, Concorde 2
  • 14 Feb and 28 March – Cardiff, Tramshed
  • 14 Feb and 4 April – Norwich, Adrian Flux Waterfront
  • 14 Feb – York, The Barbican
  • 21 Feb and 18 April – Bristol, O2 Academy
  • 28 Feb – Aberdeen, P&J Live
  • 28 Feb and 4 April- Belfast Ulster Hall

You can sign up for tickets right HERE.

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