Casemiro Alongside Messi? Inter Miami Targets Manchester United Midfielder
Inter Miami is already planning for life after Busquets. The name now emerging could reshape the team’s midfield next to Messi.
Planning for Life After Busquets
Inter Miami is preparing for the post-Sergio Busquets era, and one high-profile name has entered the conversation: Casemiro. The Brazilian midfielder has confirmed he will leave Manchester United when his contract expires in June, making him a free agent.
According to reports from England, the club owned by David Beckham is seriously evaluating the possibility of bringing him in as a midfield anchor and potential new right-hand man for Lionel Messi.
International Competition for His Signature
British media outlets indicate that São Paulo, Casemiro’s boyhood club, is prepared to offer him a two-year contract. Interest has also surfaced from Saudi Arabia, with Al-Nassr considered a potential destination.
His reported £375,000-a-week salary significantly narrows the list of suitors. However, the sporting appeal and global spotlight of MLS — especially alongside Messi — could make Inter Miami an attractive option.
The LA Galaxy Factor and the Designated Player Rule
LA Galaxy has also been linked to the midfielder. The club is reportedly exploring whether it could sign Casemiro under MLS’s Designated Player rule, which allows teams to sign up to three players whose wages exceed the league’s salary cap.
Should he land in Los Angeles, Casemiro would follow in the footsteps of David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimović, two former European stars who left their mark at the Galaxy.
Closing Chapter at Manchester United
While his future remains undecided, Casemiro continues to feature for Manchester United. He has made 25 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring five goals, as the club battles for a Champions League spot.
Head coach Michael Carrick has publicly praised the Brazilian’s professionalism and work ethic, emphasizing his determination to finish the season strongly.
The final decision has yet to be made. But if Inter Miami makes its move, Casemiro could soon find himself anchoring the midfield — and potentially becoming Messi’s next trusted partner in MLS.
