Inter Miami Target Casemiro as Free Agent to Replace Sergio Busquets

‎Inter Miami are reportedly exploring a deal to sign Casemiro once his Manchester United contract expires in June. The Brazil international has confirmed he will leave Old Trafford at the end of the campaign, and the MLS club are evaluating the possibility of bringing him in as a successor to Sergio Busquets and a key ally for Lionel Messi.

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‎Inter Miami are considering a move for Casemiro after his Manchester United exit announcement, with LA Galaxy and Sao Paulo also monitoring the midfielder.

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‎Miami Monitoring Casemiro Situation

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‎According to The Sun, interest in Casemiro is growing, with Inter Miami and several Brazilian sides keeping close tabs on his availability. The experienced midfielder has stated he will depart United when his current deal concludes, opening the door to a potential free transfer.

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‎With Busquets having retired last year, the David Beckham-owned club have identified the Brazilian as a possible replacement in midfield. Casemiro’s pedigree and experience make him an attractive candidate for the MLS side.

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‎Competition From Brazil and Saudi Arabia

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‎Interest is not limited to the United States. Sao Paulo, Casemiro’s boyhood club, are reportedly prepared to offer a two-year contract. There is also admiration from Saudi Arabia, with Al-Nassr — the club where Cristiano Ronaldo plays — viewed as another possible destination.

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‎However, the midfielder’s £375,000-per-week salary is expected to narrow his list of potential suitors.

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‎Casemiro Addresses Manchester United Fans

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‎Upon confirming his departure, Casemiro delivered a heartfelt message to supporters.

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‎“I will carry Manchester United with me throughout my entire life.

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‎“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.

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‎“It is not time to say goodbye; there are many more memories to create during the next four months. We still have a lot to fight for together; my complete focus will, as always, remain on giving my everything to help our club to succeed.”

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‎MLS Rivalry for His Signature

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‎Inter Miami are not the only MLS side credited with interest. The LA Galaxy are also reportedly examining the feasibility of signing Casemiro.

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‎The Daily Mail reports that the Galaxy are assessing whether they could bring him in under MLS’s designated player rule. Introduced in 2007 following David Beckham’s arrival in Los Angeles, the rule permits teams to sign up to three players whose wages and transfer costs exceed the league’s salary cap.

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‎Should a move materialize, Casemiro would follow in the footsteps of Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, both of whom previously featured for the Galaxy.

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‎Focus Remains on the Present

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‎For now, Casemiro remains committed to Manchester United. He has featured 25 times across competitions this season, scoring five goals, as Michael Carrick’s team push for Champions League qualification.

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‎United currently sit fifth in the Premier League ahead of Monday’s clash with Everton. Victory would move them above fourth-placed Chelsea.

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‎Carrick has praised the Brazilian’s professionalism, stating: “I deeply respect what he does and his daily work ethic. The determination and drive he has — you can only achieve so much with those qualities. He is eager to finish the season strongly.”