Manchester United are ready to sell Casemiro

In 2022, Manchester United showed that it was still capable of making a big impact in the transfer window. In search of a midfielder, the residents of Old Trafford suffered several failures with Frenkie de Jong and Adrien Rabiot before finding their happiness with Real Madrid. Potential starter alongside Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, Casemiro accepted the advances of the Red Devils. For a big salary, the Brazilian signed up until June 2026. But his adventure in the Premier League is not really going as he had imagined.

MU pushes him at the start

Upon his arrival, Erik ten Hag did not immediately integrate him into the starting lineup since Scott McTominay satisfied him. After a few stints on the bench, the Auriverde international ended up taking his place in the starting team. He finished his first year with a record of 51 matches in all competitions, including 43 as a starter. Time for him to score 7 goals and deliver 6 assists. This season, the former Porto player was eagerly awaited by everyone. But the 31-year-old footballer was betrayed by his body.

He missed 83 days of competition following a hamstring injury (17 matches missed). Absent since November 1, he is on his way back since he resumed training in December as indicated by ETH. But it is possible that we will not see him again in the Mancunian jersey. It’s no secret that the English are looking to part ways with several players, including Casemiro. His big salary but also the level displayed which does not live up to his coach’s expectations convinced the Red Devils that it was time to sell him. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is also pushing in this direction.

A gesture from the Red Devils that changes everything

They are also trying to send him to Saudi Arabia. According to our information, Al-Nassr is interested. Cristiano Ronaldo, to whom he is close, is also pushing for his club to recruit him. A door could therefore open there, especially as the Saudi Pro League team risks losing a midfielder since Seko Fofana should have a change of scenery. In any case, Casemiro is seduced by this track, we have been told. But nothing has been done yet. But this Monday, the English press, notably The Sun and the Daily Starindicate that Manchester United could facilitate his departure.

Indeed, MU, which has an option to extend the Brazilian’s lease, wants to reduce financial losses since the player costs £300,000 per week, or around 350,000 euros. So, to avoid going broke with a player they no longer want, they are ready to reach an agreement with the community in order to end his contract in 2024 rather than selling him at a reduced price. They would pay more by keeping him until the end of his contract. Thus, we are talking about a termination with a nice check for 23 million euros for the Brazilian (12 matches, 4 goals, 1 assist). Enough to delight his Saudi suitors, while AC Milan and Juventus also follow him. The Casemiro soap opera continues…