MLS Opens Probe After Inter Miami Signs Casemiro

Overview

• Inter Miami officially announced Casemiro’s signing on Wednesday with a contract through the end of 2027 and an option to 2029.
• Hours after the club announcement, Major League Soccer said it had opened a formal investigation into alleged tampering over Casemiro because LA Galaxy held discovery priority for the player.
• MLS said Inter Miami and LA Galaxy have reached an agreement on the discovery priority but that the league will disclose the agreement’s terms only after the investigation is complete.
• Media reports say LA Galaxy will be compensated for the priority claim, while Inter Miami and co-owner David Beckham publicly welcomed Casemiro and highlighted the sporting project.
• The dispute turns on MLS’s Discovery Rights system, which lets clubs register outside players to hold negotiation priority and can lead to compensation or other remedies if rules are breached.