Real Madrid, Casemiro agree to contract renewal through 2021

Casemiro is staying put at the Santiago Bernabeu for the foreseeable future.

Real Madrid announced Monday that the central midfielder, 23, has renewed his contract with Los Blancos, signing a deal that will run through the 2021 season.

(Courtesy: Real Madrid)

The Brazilian, who spent last season on loan with Porto and impressed during his time in Portugal, should have an opportunity to see extended minutes this season under Rafa Benitez, as the departures of Sami Khedira and Asier Illarramendi have left Casemiro as one of the manager's first midfield options off the bench.