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Casemiro Scores for Brazil as Manchester United Weigh Contract Option and Wage Cut

INEOS-era wage limits put his expiring deal on hold pending a club option decision.

Overview

  • Casemiro’s Manchester United contract is due to end this season, with the club holding a 12‑month extension option.
  • He remains one of United’s top earners at roughly £350,000 per week, and multiple reports indicate a significant reduction would be required for any renewal.
  • Sources say Saudi clubs, including Al-Nassr, and MLS sides are preparing lucrative approaches, with two Premier League teams monitoring whether United trigger the option.
  • Manager Rúben Amorim is reported to view the midfielder as crucial to the team’s structure, though final decisions rest with the board.
  • The 33-year-old scored in Brazil’s 2-0 win over Senegal, with Brazilian outlets praising his evolution into a more creative role under Carlo Ancelotti.