Casemiro to leave Man Utd at end of contract

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro will leave the club at the end of the season after the expiration of his contract, a decision reached mutually despite his strong resurgence in form this campaign.

The 34-year-old Brazilian, who joined United from Real Madrid for 60 million pounds in 2022, announced his departure in January. He expressed deep affection for the club in a statement, saying, "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." Casemiro added that it was not time to say goodbye and pledged to focus on helping the team succeed in the remaining months.

Casemiro's time at Old Trafford began promisingly but soured amid adaptation struggles in the Premier League. Following a 4-0 defeat at Crystal Palace in May 2024, pundit Jamie Carragher advised him on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football to "leave the football before the football leaves you," suggesting he had only three games left at the top level. United, then managed by Erik ten Hag, considered selling him early into his four-year...