Casemiro lands at Inter Miami after Manchester United exit
Inter Miami have announced the signing of Brazil midfielder Casemiro on a one-year deal with an option running to 2029.
By Deshawn Carter · Sports Writer
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Casemiro is heading to Miami, with Inter Miami announcing a deal for the Brazil midfielder after his departure from Manchester United, ESPN reported.
The move brings one of Real Madrid’s most decorated modern midfielders into Major League Soccer. ESPN reported that Casemiro, a five-time Champions League winner during his spell with Madrid, has signed a one-year contract with Inter Miami.
The agreement also includes an option that could extend his stay through 2029, according to ESPN.
Inter Miami, described by ESPN as David Beckham’s side, add another high-profile name with deep ties to European football. Casemiro arrives after a Manchester United stint that followed his trophy-heavy years in Spain.
What Inter Miami are getting
Casemiro’s headline credentials are clear from ESPN’s account: Brazil international, former Manchester United midfielder, former Real Madrid midfielder, and five-time Champions League winner with Madrid.
The signing gives Miami an experienced central midfielder whose career has already run through two of Europe’s biggest clubs before this MLS move.
ESPN did not cite financial terms in its report beyond the length of the contract and the option attached to it.
The deal at a glance
- Player: Casemiro
- Position: Midfielder
- Nationality: Brazilian
- New club: Inter Miami
- Previous club: Manchester United
- Former club: Real Madrid
- Contract: One year, with an option to extend until 2029, according to ESPN
- Major honor cited: Five Champions League titles with Real Madrid
The move had been a talking point around Miami before the announcement. ESPN previously reported comments from Inter Miami’s Telasco Segovia saying Casemiro’s arrival would give the team “so much.”
Casemiro now becomes part of an Inter Miami setup already drawing heavy attention across MLS. ESPN also listed Lionel Messi among the players headlining the MLS All-Star Game roster, alongside Tim Ream and Seb Berhalter.
The timing of Casemiro’s arrival follows his exit from Manchester United, where he had gone after his long run at Real Madrid. ESPN’s report did not include a debut date or details on when he will first be available for Inter Miami.
For Miami, the announcement is another big-name swing. For Casemiro, it is a new league, a new city, and a contract that could keep him in South Florida for several seasons if the extension option is taken up.
This story draws on original reporting from ESPN.com.