Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde admitted that he hops Manchester United target Casemiro stays at the Bernabeu beyond the end of the transfer window.
Los Blancos' Uruguayan 24-year-old wants his midfield partner to stay at the European champions, although he revealed the Brazilian is yet to break his silence concerning the potential move.
Valverde and Casemiro have already played 116 games together in the Spanish capital, and although the 30-year-old is thought to have a good relationship with manager Carlo Ancelotti, he is yet to give any indication of his plans.