Manchester United’s board decided a few weeks ago that, whoever the manager is next season, Casemiro will not continue wearing the Red Devils’ shirt, because although his performance has been remarkable, the salary he receives does not correspond to the age shown on his identity card.
At the moment, Manchester United has a few things clear regarding next season. They don’t even know who will be the manager in June, but one firm decision made in the offices is that Casemiro will not remain at Old Trafford once the current campaign ends, leaving a considerable gap in midfield.
The Brazilian’s performances in the red shirt have been far from negligible, and in fact, as Bruno Fernandes acknowledged this week, he has become one of the leaders in that dressing room, but the reality is that he is well over thirty, and United refuses to continue paying that salary to a player who has no prospects.
MLS Tightens the Screws
Consequently, the former Real Madrid player has been working on his options for the 2025-2026 season for some time, and MLS is the most likely destination. Once he makes the necessary trip to play in the World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada with the Brazilian national team, he may not return to Europe, and now the question is which West Coast team he will join next. By the way, you can bet on which club he’ll be going to next on Mzansibet soccer.
Two Destinations in the USA
According to the Daily Mail, both Los Angeles Galaxy and Inter Miami are interested in acquiring his services, valuing his experience and the commanding presence he brings to the midfield of his current club. Casemiro himself has confirmed that he is open to both offers and will have to decide on one in the coming weeks.
Casemiro, 34 years old, has played 30 games for Manchester United this season across all competitions, exceeding 2100 minutes of playing time, in which he has scored 7 goals and provided 2 assists.
Other Options for Casemiro
Porto is among the clubs interested, especially since the Portuguese team was Casemiro’s first step into European football at the beginning of his career. However, the option of returning to Brazil remains strong, with a return to São Paulo, the club where he began his career before playing abroad.
The Saudi Arabian league is also emerging as a likely destination for the Brazilian player, with Al-Nassr, Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, and Al-Ahli being the most prominent clubs.
Casemiro’s current market value is approximately €8 million, and the 33-year-old will make his decision in the near future. He joined Manchester United in 2022 from Real Madrid, where he won five Champions League titles during his time with the Spanish club.
