Carlo Ancelotti confirms Casemiro will leave Madrid for Manchester United

Real Madrid and United still in negotiations over transfer

OUTGOING: Real Madrid's Casemiro, left, speaks with Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti after winning the UEFA Super Cup. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)

Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Casemiro intends to join Manchester United from Real Madrid after speaking with the Brazilian international.

“I have spoken with Casemiro. He wants to try a new challenge. We understand his decision,” the Madrid coach revealed at a press conference on Friday morning.