Casemiro is expected to reject a number of offers from Saudi Arabia to join David Beckham’s Inter Miami this summer. The Manchester United star will leave Old Trafford at the end of the season after failing to secure a new contract with the club.
Casemiro has not yet revealed his next destination. Saudi Arabian billionaires Al Hilal and Al Nasr have made a multi-million pound bid for Casemiro to sign him in the professional league. However, Casemiro has little interest in moving his family to an Arab nation, preferring to head to MLS instead.
Inter Miami co-owner Beckham used that charm to lure Lionel Messi to the team in 2023.
And he is now keen to repeat that with Casemiro, aiming to further enhance Inter Miami’s reputation both on and off the field.
Inter Miami bosses are discussing a lucrative deal that would keep Casemiro at the Florida-based club until 2028, with the possibility of a further 12-month extension.
Despite being 34 years old and in the latter stages of his career, Casemiro remains one of the most famous footballers in the world.
And the opportunity to link up with Messi at the new stadium is proving too much for him to refuse.
Messi signed a contract extension in October that will keep him with the team until 2028.
Living in Miami is also a big draw for United midfielder Casemiro. Casemiro won 84 international caps and 21 major accolades during his illustrious career.
Casemiro confirmed he would leave United at the start of this season. United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe was keen to cut the club’s payroll despite his pivotal role within the team.
As Casemiro was paid £400,000 a week, Mr Ratcliffe chose to allow him to step down and use the funds to invest in a suitable replacement.
Casemiro has proven to be a revelation for United in recent weeks, pushing them into third place in the table and within reach of Champions League qualification.
United have compiled a shortlist of potential midfield targets to fill the huge hole left by Casemiro’s departure.
These include Elliott Anderson, Aurélien Choameni, Adam Wharton, and Carlos Baleva.
