Manchester United have confirmed that Casemiro will leave the club as a free agent at the end of the season. The Brazilian signed for £60million from Real Madrid in 2022 and has since made just shy of 150 appearances. But United have opted against extending his £350,000-a-week contract beyond this summer.
In an interview with the club’s official channels, Casemiro said: « I will carry Manchester United with me throughout my entire life. From the first day that I walked out at this beautiful stadium, I felt the passion of Old Trafford and the love that I now share with our supporters for this special club.
« It is not time to say goodbye; there are many more memories to create during the next four months. We still have a lot to fight for together; my complete focus will, as always, remain on giving my everything to help our club to succeed.
« It means so much, not just for me, but for all my family. It is so special and I will always carry this club with me for all my life. I will always be a Manchester United fan, my whole family too.
« In England, I am red, I am Manchester United until death. So all I want to say is: thank you for everything. It isn’t a goodbye, it is just a chapter in my life, I will always be with Manchester United.
« Thank you, thank you everyone that made this time in my life so special, especially the fans. I will never forget my song! Thank you very much. »
The decision comes ahead of INEOS’ plan to overhaul the Red Devils’ midfield with two top-level signings this summer. Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, Brighton’s Carlos Baleba and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton are all targets for United.
Casemiro has had a mixed career at United with 21 goals from 146 games. He scored a crucial goal in the Carabao Cup final over Newcastle in 2023 and has been a regular this season despite concerns about his form in 2023-24 under Erik ten Hag.
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