Casemiro has been enjoying something of a farewell tour in the Premier League in recent weeks, and Sunday’s game between Manchester United and Nottingham Forest was particularly special for the Brazilian.
The midfielder played a home game at Old Trafford for the final time on May 17 and was serenaded throughout by the home fans, who sang his name and urged him to sign on for “one more year” with gusto.
The decision to part ways is final, though. Casemiro will leave when his contract expires at the end of the season, ending a four-year spell in England that yielded mixed fortunes but will be remembered fondly by both the player and United fans.
So, where next for the five-time Champions League winner?
Where is Casemiro going?
Casemiro’s next club is not yet known. The only certainty is that he will be leaving Manchester United once the 2025/26 season ends.
His most likely destination would appear to be Inter Miami, the 2025 MLS Cup champions. Reports suggest the player has held talks with the team over a potential contract that would run until at least 2028.
Inter Miami, co-owned by former United star David Beckham, lured Lionel Messi to MLS in 2023 and have also signed star European names such as Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba and Rodrigo De Paul. Forbes ranked them as the most valuable MLS franchise this year at $1.35 billion.
There are rumours of Casemiro receiving lucrative offers from Saudi Pro League clubs including Al Hilal and Al Nassr, where Cristiano Ronaldo plays, but the Brazilian is not thought to be interested in moving to the Pro League.
There is no obvious indication that Casemiro will retire this year after leaving United. He is expected to be named captain of Brazil’s World Cup roster when it is announced on May 18, and the 34-year-old’s performances for United under Michael Carrick have shown he still has plenty to offer on the pitch.
According to Capology, Casemiro earns a fixed weekly wage of $473,340, excluding bonuses, giving him a salary of more than $24.6 million.
He is highly unlikely to earn those sums at another club, unless he moves to Saudi Arabia, but it is thought that the player will prioritise a move that is the best fit for him and his young family, rather than pursue the most lucrative opportunity.
