- Casemiro joins Inter Miami on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United, signing a deal that runs until the end of the 2027 MLS season with an option to extend until 2029.
- MLS is investigating allegations of tampering by Inter Miami regarding the signing of Casemiro, stating that they are gathering all relevant information.
- Inter Miami has acquired the discovery rights to Casemiro from the Los Angeles Galaxy, but the terms of this settlement will be released after the tampering investigation concludes.
- Casemiro is a five-time Champions League winner who recently completed a four-season stint at Manchester United, where he made 160 appearances and won one EFL Cup and one FA Cup.
- Inter Miami is already home to stars like Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul, and Casemiro's addition strengthens their squad as they defend their 2025 MLS Cup title.
Inter Miami has officially signed Casemiro, the Brazilian midfielder, on a free transfer after his exit from Manchester United. The contract, which runs until the end of the 2027 MLS season, includes an option for an extension until 2029.56789
The signing comes amid an ongoing MLS investigation into potential tampering by Inter Miami. The league stated, “Major League Soccer is reviewing a tampering allegation against Inter Miami CF,” and is currently gathering relevant information. The investigation centers on the discovery rights for Casemiro, which were previously held by the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Inter Miami announced that they had acquired these rights from the Galaxy, who confirmed a settlement had been reached but stated that the terms would be disclosed after the investigation concludes.
Casemiro, a five-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, expressed his excitement about joining Miami, stating, “What motivates me the most... is winning and continuing to grow.” He joins a star-studded roster that includes Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, aiming to defend their 2025 MLS Cup title.
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham praised Casemiro, saying, “He is a winner who has achieved so much in the game.” The Brazilian midfielder had a successful stint at Manchester United, making 160 appearances and scoring 26 goals, before deciding to leave the club at the end of the 2026-27 season.
As the investigation unfolds, the future of Casemiro's signing remains uncertain, with the league's findings potentially impacting the deal.
“Casemiro's contract runs until the end of the 2027 MLS season with an option to 2029. The MLS tampering investigation focuses on his discovery rights, which the LA Galaxy previously held and Inter Miami acquired.”
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