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Casemiro Agrees in Principle to Join Inter Miami

A verbal deal would reunite the Brazilian midfielder with Lionel Messi with formal completion slated after the World Cup.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported a verbal agreement on Saturday, June 20, 2026, that Casemiro will join Inter Miami after his Manchester United contract expired.
  • All major contract terms are said to be settled but the signing remains pending paperwork and a formal announcement.
  • The move is held up by MLS procedures because LA Galaxy hold Casemiro’s league discovery rights and have reportedly sought about $1 million to relinquish them.
  • Inter Miami currently has no open designated-player slot so the club may register Casemiro initially on a non-designated-player basis with salary limits that could be revised later.
  • Casemiro chose Miami largely to play with Lionel Messi and to join Inter Miami’s growing project, and the deal is expected to be completed once club competition resumes and the MLS secondary transfer window opens.