Overview

• Casemiro is contracted to Manchester United through June 2026, and the club is seen as unlikely to trigger a 12‑month option that would keep his current high salary.
• ESPN reports any new deal would come only on a substantial reduction from his roughly £300,000‑a‑week ($18.2m per year) wages.
• Fabrizio Romano says no talks have started and there is a concrete chance of a 2026 exit if that stance holds, with Saudi clubs continuing to show interest.
• Ruben Amorim views the 33‑year‑old as a key starter and leader, a status reinforced by a strong Brazil display against Japan.
• United’s midfield planning remains active, with confirmed interest in Brighton’s Carlos Baleba and links to Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton contingent on clarity over Casemiro’s situation.