Casemiro feels Manchester United are on a 'good path'

Casemiro believes Manchester United are growing towards being title contenders and says playing for the Old Trafford giants makes him feel like an excited, wide-eyed 15-year-old again.

Having chased Frenkie de Jong and failed to land Adrien Rabiot, the Red Devils pulled off an almighty coup by signing the Brazil international from Real Madrid in the summer.

Some questioned United's decision to pay £60million for a 30-year-old - a fee that could yet rise by £10million - and even the hunger of a player that has won so much.

But Casemiro has so far made doubters look foolish, having put in transformative midfield displays and embraced the challenge of turning the club's fortunes around.

"When you arrive at a new club, you always dream of making history... especially if we see the greatness of this club," the Brazil international said. "We know the history.

"But of course, I was aware of needing some time to adapt and of the rivals having a long-term plan before ours, like Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool.

"They all have managers that have been there for a while and, therefore, they have an advantage.

"I'm happy with my adaptation here, my team-mates and the staff are really helping me... also with the English language, it's been quite hard but I'm really trying to get better.

"Everyone here has been lovely with me and since the first day I feel at home here. I appreciate all the effort that the club has done to bring me here, John (Murtough) included.

"I'm very comfortable at Manchester United, extremely happy to be here and enjoying every moment like a 15-year-old kid!

"But the most important is to see the team growing."

Casemiro spoke in Portuguese but understood many of the questions put to him in English after his starring