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'Half of Europe wanted him' – Casemiro congratulates Madrid for Militao capture

Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro praised the La Liga giants for signing Brazil defender Eder Militao after "half of Europe wanted him" .

Militao, 21, will make the move from Porto in July after Madrid paid a reported €50 million (£43m/$57m) for his services.

Casemiro played alongside the defender in Brazil's friendly draw with Panama on Saturday, with the South American side held to a 1-1 draw by the Concacaf nation.

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Lucas Paqueta scored to put the Brazilians in front, but Adolfo Machado 's strike saw Panama earn a shock draw as Brazil struggled without the likes of Neymar and Vinícius Junior in the team to spark the attack.