Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is set to leave the club this summer amid significant transfer interest from the Saudi Pro League.
Casemiro, 32, joined the Red Devils for €70.7 million from Real Madrid in 2022, but Man Utd are now ready to sell him for €35 million, according to GOAL Brazil. Saudi clubs Al-Ahli and Al-Qadisiya are said to be leading the race for Casemiro and are expected to begin negotiations with the Brazilian this summer.
Al-Nassr is also interested in the possibility of reuniting Casemiro with his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, but the presence of ex-Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic means that Casemiro’s signing will not is not considered a priority.
Casemiro to leave Manchester United
Casemiro enjoyed a fantastic first season in English football as he helped Erik ten Hag’s side win the Carabao Cup and qualify for the Champions League. However, his form waned last season, culminating in a poor performance against Crystal Palace, in which the Brazilian was dribbled past seven times.
Casemiro then missed the FA Cup final won by Man Utd, with the ex-Real Madrid star not making the squad. According to GOAL, the Brazilian was “hurt” by Ten Hag’s decision to exclude him from the match at Wembley and is said to have gone on holiday with his family rather than join the team’s post-match celebrations. The 32-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Red Devils, but Casemiro is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer, with the most likely next step being a move to Saudi Arabia, with him not among the club’s non-transferables . After Martial, a new start is looming for the Red Devils…
