Casemiro in a Manchester United kit pointing to the badge
Casemiro at Manchester United(Credit: Imago)
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Casemiro sends final four-word message as Man United exit confirmed

Ciaran Morrison
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Casemiro has sent one final message to Manchester United after the club confirmed their retained and released list.

The Brazilian will indeed by leaving Old Trafford, a decision which was announced in January as his contract expires at the end of the month.

The 34-year-old has spent the past four seasons at Man United, winning the Carabao Cup in 2023 during his time in England.

Since Michael Carrick's arrival in the dugout in January, Casemiro has put in some standout performances and scored five goals at Man United under the 44-year-old's management.

There was speculation over whether Man United should have U-turned on their plans to let Casemiro depart, but instead the midfielder looks set to join Inter Miami in America.

Man United have already agreed a deal to sign Casemiro's replacement, with his Brazilian teammate Ederson set to join the club from Atalanta.

Man United fans will love what Casemiro has said

In an Instagram post, Man United confirmed that Casemiro would be leaving the club alongside Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia.

Man United said: "Everyone at the club would like to thank Casemiro, Tyrell and Jadon for their contributions to United and wish them the very best of luck for the future."

Casemiro responded to Man United's announcement by commenting, "forever a Red Devil," alongside a love heart emoji.

After reposting Man United’s update on his Instagram story, Casemiro added a song titled My Home as the soundtrack, further indicating that he loved his time at the club.

Former chief scout at Old Trafford Mick Brown told Football Insider that Man United are targeting Alex Scott as another new addition to their midfield this summer to make up for Casemiro's departure.

Casemiro in a Manchester United kit pointing to the badge
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Man United could pay hefty fee to make big summer signing

Carrick is keen to strengthen his midfield this summer, with the position seen as a priority for Man United in this window.

West Ham star Mateus Fernandes remains on their radar, with the Hammers setting a price tag of around £80million on the 21-year-old.

Real Madrid could provide stern competition for the Red Devils to sign Fernandes, who is almost certain to be leaving West Ham this summer following their relegation from the Premier League.

As a bidding war could begin for the Portugal international, Man United may have to pay over the asking price to sign the midfielder.

Michael Carrick
West Ham United Football Club
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