Man Utd midfielder Casemiro: I always looked up to Zidane

Man Utd midfielder Casemiro: I always looked up to Zidane

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro admits Zinedine Zidane was his hero growing up.

Casemiro ended up playing for Zidane when the Frenchman took charge of Real Madrid, with the pair winning everything in the game together.

He told DAZN: “When you’re a kid, everyone on TV is a role model. I really enjoyed watching those players.”

Among them all, one stood out above the rest: “For me, Zidane is number one. I always looked up to him a lot."

Casemiro also discussed his career, stating: "I try to be the first one in the gym and give my all in training too, not just in matches.

“You learn something every day, in football and in life . I learn from my children, I learn from my teammates, I learn from the coach… the important thing is to have an open mind.”