Inter Miami signs Casemiro as MLS probes possible tampering

Brazilian midfielder Casemiro has officially joined Major League Soccer's Inter Miami CF, the club announced on July 22, 2026. The 34-year-old, a five-time UEFA Champions League winner, joins as a free agent after his contract with Manchester United concluded at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Casemiro has signed a contract that runs through the conclusion of the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, with a club option to extend his stay until June 2029. He will now link up with a roster of global stars including Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Busquets, marking a significant coup for the reigning MLS Cup champions.

The transfer, however, is under investigation by Major League Soccer for potential tampering. League rules stipulated that the LA Galaxy held Casemiro's discovery rights, granting them exclusive negotiating privileges. While Inter Miami and the Galaxy reached a settlement to transfer those rights, allowing the deal to proceed, the league is continuing its probe into whether Miami engaged in improper contact with the player beforehand. The league stated it is gathering information and will not comment further until the review is complete. Casemiro's debut is pending the...