Casemiro has announced his departure from Manchester United at the end of the 2025/26 season. The two sides failed to reach an agreement on a salary reduction, resulting in MU not activating the clause to extend his contract for another year.
So another chapter in Casemiro's career will close after three tumultuous seasons at Old Trafford. But the Brazilian star is not leaving in defeat.
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Casemiro is a key player for MU this season. Photo: Reuters. |
The value remains unchanged.
The 2024/25 season led many to believe that his time was over. The typical pace of the Premier League was a major strain on Casemiro's fitness. His slow turns became a subject of criticism, and INEOS was reportedly willing to listen to any offers.
The Brazilian midfielder chose a different path; he stayed and fought to reclaim his place. Now, Casemiro is no longer a burden but is gradually becoming a key player with his experience.
This completely changed his position in the transfer market, with numerous clubs closely monitoring the former Real Madrid player's every move. From Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Portugal, and the USA to his former clubs like Sao Paulo and Porto, all are looking to re-sign him.
Inter Miami is also interested. Reports indicate Casemiro visited Miami last week to "scout the area while considering options following the summer's World Cup."
However, moving to MLS isn't straightforward. Inter Miami already has three Designated Players (DPs), and they're not going to leave anytime soon. MLS allows each club a maximum of six players outside of their salary cap.
These six slots are divided between "DP" players and players participating in the U22 Initiative program. If a club only uses two "DP" slots, they are allowed to have four U22 players.
However, each team is only allowed a maximum of three "DPs". Inter Miami currently has all three slots occupied by Lionel Messi, Rodrigo de Paul, and German Berterme.
Messi earns approximately $20.45 million per year. De Paul earns around $12 million after officially signing. Berterme is a long-term investment and shows no signs of leaving. This means Inter Miami no longer has a vacant DP slot.
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Casemiro has no shortage of options if he leaves MU. Photo: Reuters. |
That scenario was beautiful, but it didn't happen.
The maximum salary for a non-DP player in MLS is just over $740,000 per year. This is far lower than Casemiro's current earnings, who is reportedly around £350,000 per week at Manchester United.
If he signs a contract outside of the "DP" scheme, he would have to accept a very significant pay cut. This is almost impossible, because, as mentioned earlier, Casemiro and MU have not reached an agreement on a pay reduction.
MLS has a "buy down" mechanism for "DP" contracts if the salary is only slightly above the ceiling. However, with Miami's current structure, this mechanism is difficult to apply. To make room for Casemiro, they would have to sell one of the three "DPs," which seems impossible.
Conversely, Casemiro has no shortage of options from Asia, Europe, and South America. For example, Saudi Arabia is willing to pay exorbitant salaries, as they did with stars like Karim Benzema and Joao Felix. His hometown club, Sao Paulo, offered him a two-year contract with the possibility of working for the team after his retirement.
Inter Miami offers the lights, the climate, and the opportunity to play alongside Messi. But the financial structure is what ultimately matters. At the moment, the deal sounds very appealing from a media perspective, but it lacks a solid foundation in reality.
Next summer will tell. But looking at the current numbers, Miami right now seems more like an idea than a viable deal.
Source: https://znews.vn/kich-ban-nao-de-casemiro-den-inter-miami-post1629242.html
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