“I am hoping not to cry on my last day, as it is such a beautiful experience. My wife already cried the other day when the fans were asking for one more year. So, I just want to enjoy it, enjoy all the moments—I will be a United fan for the rest of my life,” Casemiro told Manchester United’s official website.

Manchester United will play their final home game at Old Trafford on Sunday, May 17, where a massive farewell is expected for the veteran. While his future remains unconfirmed, insider Fabrizio Romano noted that the Brazilian is keen on a move to Inter Miami, drawn by the club’s ambitious project and the chance to play alongside Messi.

Why Casemiro is a perfect fit for Inter Miami

Following an early exit from the Concacaf Champions Cup, Inter Miami are looking to further bolster their squad, and Casemiro would be a cornerstone in Javier Mascherano’s tactical setup.

The retirement of Sergio Busquets left an immense void in the defensive midfield, a weakness that has been evident in recent Herons matches. Although the franchise signed David Ayala to fill that gap, the Argentine has yet to fully settle in or replicate the high level of play seen during his tenure with the Portland Timbers.

On several occasions, Mascherano has opted to use Yannick Bright or Rodrigo De Paul as the defensive midfielder. However, De Paul has shown his best form when playing further forward, where he can better link up with Messi in the attack.

Bringing in a veteran with vast experience and a championship DNA like Casemiro would be a major addition for Inter Miami, potentially solving the team’s ongoing midfield dilemma.

Inter Miami not alone in the hunt for Casemiro

Despite being the club that has already initiated conversations to sign Casemiro, Inter Miami are not the only team interested in the Brazilian midfielder, according to reports from Fabrizio Romano.

The Italian journalist also noted that several European clubs are keen on keeping Casemiro on the continent. Meanwhile, teams from the Saudi Pro League are also looking to tempt him with lucrative contracts, though specific clubs in the region have not yet been disclosed.

According to Bogert, the LA Galaxy have emerged as a serious contender to land the five-time Champions League winner. While Casemiro’s exit from Old Trafford is considered nearly certain, it remains contingent on Manchester United declining to trigger a one-year extension clause in his contract—an option the club is currently not expected to exercise.

Despite the high level of interest, both Inter Miami and the LA Galaxy face a significant roster hurdle: neither team currently has an open Designated Player (DP) slot. In Miami, the three spots are occupied by Messi, Rodrigo De Paul, and German Berterame. Meanwhile, in Los Angeles, the Galaxy’s DP slots are filled by Joao Klauss, Joseph Paintsil, and Gabriel Pec.

Where would Casemiro have a better fit?

Adding a serial champion like Casemiro would be a transformative move for any MLS franchise. The Brazilian veteran is coming off a highly productive campaign at Old Trafford, where he defied aging narratives by recording seven goals and two assists across 28 Premier League appearances this season.

For the Herons, Casemiro is the stylistic missing piece. Following the retirement of Sergio Busquets at the end of the 2025 season, Inter Miami have struggled to find a midfield anchor who possesses the same blend of elite vision and defensive steel.

While the club signed David Ayala from Portland Timbers to fill the void, the young Argentine has yet to fully earn the trust of head coach Javier Mascherano. Casemiro’s defensive capabilities, combined with his ability to provide a reliable outlet for Messi and De Paul, would make Miami’s midfield arguably the most balanced in the league.

In Los Angeles, the need for Casemiro is more about filling a leadership vacuum. The Galaxy are currently navigating a difficult 2026 season without their creative heartbeat, Riqui Puig, who is sidelined for a second straight year following ACL surgery.

The Galaxy have a unique short-term incentive, however: they are currently deep in the Concacaf Champions Cup knockout rounds. Having advanced to the quarterfinals, they are set to face Mexican giants Toluca in a two-legged series on April 8 and April 15.

In an interview with AS, Casemiro shared his thoughts on the best players of his generation and who he believes will inherit their throne.“It’s difficult to explain. Messi has been one of the greatest players in history, but we also had Cristiano Ronaldo. What those two did is unrepeatable. In my generation, the best have been Cristiano and Messi… and I’d put Neymar just behind them. He belongs on the podium.”

The Brazilian midfielder also reflected on the influence of two legendary managers, Zinedine Zidane and Pep Guardiola. “Cristiano and Messi changed soccer, just like Guardiola did with tiki-taka. Scoring 50 goals a season became normal because of them. Those two players will always be remembered. And we won those Champions League titles under Zidane, who defined an era.”

Casemiro acknowledges Mbappé’s greatness

Casemiro had firsthand experience facing Kylian Mbappe in the Champions League and recalls a moment when he realized the French star was destined for greatness.

“Mbappé is unstoppable. My first time facing him was in the Champions League at the Parc des Princes. He did everything to us. We lost 1-0 to a goal of his, but it was crazy. He’s the kind of player who will go down in soccer history. You can’t expect him to be a 10 every game, but he never drops below a 7.5 or 8. We’ve gotten used to his brilliance.”

Casemiro went on to name Mbappé as the heir to the throne left behind by Messi, Ronaldo, and Neymar, while also highlighting the potential of other rising stars. “He is the successor to the three greats, alongside Vinícius Jr., who continues to improve every match, Rodrygo, and Fede Valverde, a leader who could define an era.”

Casemiro’s legacy at Real Madrid

Casemiro is undeniably a Real Madrid legend, having played a crucial role in winning five Champions League titles. As a core part of the club’s historic midfield trio alongside Toni Kroos and Luka Modrić, he helped achieve what had never been done before—winning three consecutive Champions League trophies. His defensive presence, physicality, and ability to break up play were instrumental in Madrid’s dominance, cementing his legacy as one of the most impactful midfielders of his era.

In a 2023 interview with Placar magazine, Casemiro named Ronaldo, Messi, and Neymar as the greatest players of his era. “I had the pleasure of seeing [Lionel] Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar, who are the three greatest of my generation,” Casemiro said.

Having shared iconic moments with Ronaldo during their time at Real Madrid and later at Manchester United, Casemiro acknowledged the Portuguese star’s immense impact—and even joked about his relief at not having faced Ronaldo as an opponent. “I never played against Cristiano, thank God!” Casemiro said with a smile. “He gave me many titles and victories.”

The 32-year-old midfielder was unwavering in his assessment, even after witnessing the brilliance of other soccer legends. “I saw Ronaldo [Nazario], I saw Zinedine Zidane,” Casemiro continued. “But without a doubt, these three are the best of my time.”

Casemiro praises Lionel Messi

Though Casemiro never played alongside Messi, he expressed admiration for the Argentine superstar, whom he faced numerous times in El Clásico battles between Real Madrid and Barcelona.

“Lionel Messi made his mark. You can’t deny it,” Casemiro said. “He was always a rival with Barcelona and with Argentina. There was no way to escape it. But those who like soccer, like Messi. It was a pleasure playing against him. He is a guy who does not need comment. You just have to admire him.”

Casemiro’s career achievements

Casemiro’s legacy at Real Madrid is etched in soccer history. During his time at the Spanish club, he won five Champions League titles, along with three La Liga trophies, three Spanish Super Cups, three FIFA Club World Cups, and three UEFA Super Cups. He also lifted the Copa del Rey in the 2013/14 season.

At Manchester United, Casemiro has continued his winning ways, claiming the EFL Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup the following year.

Then, in 2022, Manchester United paid an incredible $70 million transfer fee to fortify a historic rebuilding process under new coach, Erik ten Hag. However, it had the opposite effect for the player and the decline started.

Casemiro lost his place as a top player in the world and, a good chance for redemption was the Copa America 2024 alongside names such as Vinicius Jr, Endrick, Raphinha, Rodrygo or Marquinhos.

It’s going to be a massive challenge for the five-time World Cup champions because Lionel Messi and Argentina are clear favorites to hoist the trophy in the United States.

Why is Casemiro not playing in Copa America 2024?

Casemiro is officially out of the Copa America 2024 due to a tactical decision by coach Dorival Junior. Considering his bad performances with Manchester United in the last semester, the midfielder didn’t make the cut in the roster.

“Casemiro deserves all our respect. I had a conversation with him in Manchester about three months ago. I explained to him what I thought about his situation, the situation of his team, and what he needed. It doesn’t mean, because he is not coming now, that he is or will be ruled out later.”

These were the players chosen at the position by Brazil: Andreas Pereira (Fulham), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa), Joao Gomes (Wolverhampton) and Lucas Paqueta (West Ham).

Now, the big question is if Casemiro will recover his level in order to be called for the 2026 World Cup. He is 32-years old and, with a boost of quality in the Premier League, there’s no question a spot in the squad should be saved for him.

The Manchester United has been on the sidelines since the loss to Uruguay in October due to a knock. The veteran midfielder has already missed four games with the Red Devils, and now he wasn’t even called up by Fernando Diniz.

His absence will certainly mean a huge challenge for the Selecao, who have to see if there’s a reliable replacement for the former Real Madrid star. Fluminense sensation Andre or Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes will probably fill in his vacancy.

Injuries hurt Brazil’s squad

While Casemiro is a significant casualty for these fixtures, he will not be the only notable absence on the Canarinha squad. Apart from the Man Utd star, Brazil will miss the likes of Neymar, Richarlison, Ederson and Danilo due to injury.

The Al Hilal star went under the knife after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus in his left knee during his nation’s latest 2-0 loss in Montevideo. Therefore, he’s expected to be on the sidelines for almost eight months.

The Tottenham forward, meanwhile will undergo surgery on his pubic bone after claiming he’s been playing through injury for months. As for the Manchester City goalkeeper, he was ruled out due to a foot injury sustained during the draw against Chelsea. Additionally, the Juventus defender has yet to recover from a hamstring strain in his left leg in the October international window.

Diniz calls up new faces

In the wake of the winless October break in addition to the number of injuries sustained by its stars, the Brazilian national team squad for the November will have plenty of new faces.

Perhaps the biggest storyline about Diniz’s roster is the presence of Endrick, the 17-year-old gem who will join Real Madrid from Palmeiras in 2024. But the Fluminense manager has also called up players from his club, such as defender Nino and midfielder Andre.

With Ederson injured, Alisson is expected to start between the sticks. Behind him, Brazil will have two local players in Bento (Athletico) and Lucas Perri (Botafogo). Other interesting names are Joao Pedro, who is enjoying a great start to life at Brighton, and Aston Villa sensation Douglas Luiz.

But of course, Brazil’s faces in this window will probably be Real Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo. Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli could be another player to watch, though.

The former Real Madrid star has played 8 Premier League games this season scoring 1 goal and is reported to have made a major impression on manager Erik ten Hag. Still, despite the accolades and good play it’s the Brazilian who is not liking the vibes at Old Trafford.

According to El Nacional in Spain, Casemiro may want to leave since he has growing concerns over how the club is being runed and not completely convinced Manchester United is on the right track.

Casemiro wants out at ManU?

The report continues by highlighting that Casemiro’s form has dipped in recent weeks because of that lack of faith. Manchester United are reportedly already looking at options with Portugal international Neves on their list, who is valued at $74 million.

Casemiro won’t be moving anywhere anytime soon since it is more than likely any final decision will take place in the summer and not the winter transfer market.

Manchester United in Premier League

The Red Devils are off to an inconsistent start to the Premier League with an underwhelming 5-4 record. The Red Devils are currently 9th and will next play, at home, against Manchester City on Sunday in the Manchester Derby.

Casemiro is slated to start that game, the Brazilian has played for Sao Paulo, Real Madrid, FC Porto, and now Manchester United in his career.

The journalist published a screenshot that allegedly shows messages between the two. The report indicated that the affair between the ManU star and the model lasted for five years and ended in 2022.

Casemiro’s wife Anna Mariana denies the rumors of infidelity on Instagram posting, “Oh man, really? Best to investigate your sources first, I just look around and know it’s not him.”

Who is Sinttya Ramos?

Sinttya Ramos worked as a salesperson in Lindt chocolate store until it is reported she quit her job to enjoy life with Casemiro. The report goes on to claim that Ramos even traveled with Casemiro to Spain, Brazil, and even England.

Ramos is Brazilian and is living in Spain and has a social media following of 29,500 on Instagram. On her Instagram profile she has written, “What is to be, has a lot of strength.. “

Choosing one’s top eleven players may be challenging for most people, but for Ronaldo, the possibilities are, unlimited. Therefore, selecting the best XIwould be a formidable challenge for the current Al-Nassr main star and team captain.

However, the 38-year-old has made an effort to do so.He may have stunned Los Blancos supporters by excluding a key contributor to the club’s recentUEFA Champions League success whenZinedine Zidane was the manager.

What doesCristiano Ronaldo’sbest XI of teammates look like?

In a recent interview with Goal Arabia, the five-time Ballon d’Or winnerlisted his all-time favorite eleven teammates. Ronaldo’s starting lineup included Iker Casillas in goal, followed by a rock-solid defensive quartet of Sergio Ramos, Rio Ferdinand, Giorgio Chiellini, and Marcelo.

He then went alongside United legend Paul Scholes and Real Madrid stars Toni Kroos and Luka Modric in the middle of the field. Finally, a potent offensive trio of Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, and Wayne Rooney rounds out a fantastic lineup.

Given that the relationship with Rooney had seemed to be deteriorating in recent months, his selection may come as a surprise.Stranger yet is the absence of Casemiro, asthey shared playing time atboth Real Madrid and Manchester United.

The Brazilian midfielder, who can boast of lifting a total of five Champions League trophies in his career,was a crucialcog in Real Madrid’s success for most of Ronaldo’s stay at Santiago Bernabeu. As a result, the Portugueseveteran’s decision to leave Casemiro off his Best XI selection is up for debate.

However, the rebuilding process led by coach Erik ten Hag has been successful in Old Trafford. Manchester United won the Carabao Cup and are still alive in the Europa League and the FA Cup. One of the key pieces to achieve that has definitely been Brazilian midfielder, Casemiro.

During the match against Southampton, Casemiro made a scary tackle on Carlos Alcaraz and saw a red card after VAR intervened. He will be suspended four games. Though the foul has been criticized worldwide, Erik ten Hag went out to justify his player.

‘Tough, but fair’: Erik ten Hag defends Casemiro after tackle on Carlos Alcaraz

Erik ten Hag was exasperated after dropping points with the worst team in the Premier League and he immediately blamed the referees, especially VAR.”What I think is the inconsistency. Players don’t know anymore what is the policy (with VAR) and we see it with Premier League yesterday. Leicester-Chelsea, VAR is not coming on the line. Today, it’s coming on the line.Then, it’s two penalty situations, but they don’t come on the line, especially the first one was a clear and obvious handball. So, what is the policy?”

Regarding Casemiro and his tackle over Carlos Alcaraz, Erik ten Hag defended his player. “We are Premier League. We are going strong and want intensity. Casemiro is across European leagues in over 500 games and he had never a red card and now he has twice. He plays tough, but he plays fair. Also in this he is playing fair. Also against Crystal Palace. It is very debatable.”

So, though the foul is just brutal, Erik ten Hag thinks otherwise.”Everyone who knows something about football, when you freeze, it looks bad, but everyone who knows something about football, they know what is bad and what is fair. Casemiro is a really fair player. Tough, but fair. It shows. Over 500 games in big leagues, never sent off.”

United’s summer investment in Casemirohas been more than justified by his stellar performance this season. However, the 31-year-oldwas sent off for the second time this season after an unshapely tackle on Saints midfielder Carlos Alcaraz.

Because of the seriousness of the incident, referee Anthony Taylor immediately showed a yellow card, but he was promptly asked toconsult the VAR monitor. The match official had no reservations about reversing his first decision to drop Erik ten Hag’s sideto 10 men after seeing the event again.

Why does Casemiro have to sit out four matches instead of three?

Due to it being hissecond red card of the season, Casemiro will miss United’s next four Premier League games. That time, he was sent off after a scuffle broke out during the home game against Crystal Palace. For this reason, the veteran missed the games against LeedsandLeicester. Last Saturday, in a 7-0 league loss at Anfield to Liverpool, was his first game back after returning from the suspension.

For the following four domestic matches, beginning with the FA Cup Quarter-Finals clash at home against Fulham on Sunday, Casemiro will be suspended unless the clubsuccessfully appeals the verdict.Also, he will not be available for the Premier League’s return from the forthcoming international break, which includes games against Newcastle, Brentford, and Everton.

That means he will be back in league action on April 15 against Nottingham Forest. Nonetheless, Erik ten Hag will get his Brazilian star back for next Thursday’s second leg of the UEFA Europa League round of 16 match against Real Betis. Red cards received in one country’s championships do not cross over to the European stage.