Five-time Champions League winner Casemiro is officially joining Manchester United.

Real Madrid announced Friday they reached an agreement to sell the Brazilian midfielder in a deal that could reportedly cost United as much as £70 million.

“Real Madrid would like to express their gratitude and affection for Casemiro, a player who is already part of the legend of this club,” the Spanish side said in a statement confirming his departure.

Los Blancos will receive £60 million in guaranteed money and a further £10 million in performance-related bonuses, according to The Guardian’s Fabrizio Romano.

Casemiro still needs to agree to terms over a contract, meet U.K. visa requirements, and complete a medical to complete the blockbuster transfer, the Premier League club said.

He’s scheduled to arrive in Manchester on Saturday to undergo a medical before officially being unveiled, Romano reports. However, he’s not expected to be available for United’s clash against rivals Liverpool on Monday.

The veteran will apparently sign a long-term pact that will keep him at Old Trafford until 2026, Romano reports. The deal, which includes an option for a fifth year, would also make him one of United’s highest earners.

Casemiro’s weekly salary is expected to be in the same region as David De Gea’s contract, which is reportedly worth more than £350,000, according to The Athletic’s Laurie Whitwell.

The 30-year-old could also reportedly receive a significant bonus if United qualify for the Champions League. The Red Devils currently sit at the bottom of the Premier League table after losing their opening two games of the season.

Casemiro is set to become United’s fourth summer signing following the arrivals of midfielder Christian Eriksen, full-back Tyrell Malacia, and defender Lisandro Martinez. He’s also the third player to leave the Spanish capital for the Red Devils after Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo joined the English outfit last summer.

Along with a handful of Champions League winners medals, Casemiro also played a vital role in helping Los Blancos win three La Liga titles and several other honors during his illustrious nine-year stint in Madrid.

Real Madrid will formally bid farewell to the defensive midfielder Monday during a ceremony at their training facility.

Signing Casemiro is expected to spell the end of United’s futile pursuit of Frenkie de Jong, who reportedly refused the club’s attempts to lure him away from Barcelona.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — It was the final play of the third practice of training camp for the New York Giants. Coach Brian Daboll called upon quarterback Daniel Jones and safety Xavier McKinney to take the roles of offensive and defensive coordinator.

Jones called the offensive plays; McKinney the defense. It was supposed to be fun for the team. A little competition that ended up being two plays — the first a pass interference penalty in the corner of the end zone, the second a leaping touchdown grab by wide receiver David Sills — to test the offensive and defensive playcallers.

Jones was the obvious choice for the offense. He’s the starting quarterback, and quarterbacks always get the green dot on their helmet with the speaker in their ear to relay the plays to teammates in the huddle.

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Lionel Messi, winner of a record seven Ballon d’Or awards, has been left off the list of 30 nominees for the best male player in 2022.

It’s the first time he’s not featured on a Ballon d’Or shortlist since 2005.

Messi, 35, moved to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona last summer after winning the Copa America with Argentina. He scored 11 goals and tallied 14 assists for Les Parisiens across Ligue 1 and Champions League play in 2021-22. He ended the season with a Ligue 1 winners medal, in addition to an early-season triumph in France’s Trophee des Champions.

Players from Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Liverpool unsurprisingly feature heavily in the list released by France Football on Friday.

2022 Men’s Ballon d’Or nominees

Other standout footballers not considered for the 2022 Ballon d’Or include Real Madrid’s Toni Kroos and Manchester City’s Rodri. Neymar, one of Messi’s strike partners at PSG, also missed out.

Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo was included in the nominees, meaning he’s been on every Ballon d’Or shortlist since 2004. The top three of that year were Andriy Shevchenko, Deco, and Ronaldinho.

2022 Women’s Ballon d’Or nominees

England’s Millie Bright, Lucy Bronze, and Beth Mead are under consideration for the Women’s Ballon d’Or after winning Euro 2022 on home soil this summer.

The 20-strong shortlist also includes an American trio of Catarina Macario, Alex Morgan, and Trinity Rodman.

Alexia Putellas, who won the Women’s Ballon d’Or in 2021, was nominated alongside four Barcelona teammates.

Kopa Trophy nominees

The Kopa Trophy, presented since 2018 to the best player under the age of 21, features six nominees who were also in the running for last year’s award.

Spaniard Gavi will be looking to follow in the footsteps of compatriot and Barcelona teammate Pedri, who claimed the honor in 2021.

Yachine Trophy nominees

The Yachine Trophy, named after iconic goalkeeper Lev Yashin, is awarded to the game’s top netminder. Thibaut Courtois, the standout performer in Real Madrid’s victory over Liverpool in last season’s Champions League final, is viewed as the favorite to claim the hardware for the first time in his career.