Casemiro Leaves Manchester United
Casemiro’s tenure at Manchester United has been a topic of discussion lately. Amid reports that he will leave the club this summer, the Brazilian midfielder has made an interesting move.
Rather than signing with another team, he has joined Spanish club Marbella not as a player but as a shareholder and director of the side that was promoted to Spain’s third tier at the end of the 2023/24 season.
Casemiro’s Season with Manchester United
Casemiro’s season with Manchester United has been challenging. The 32-year-old midfielder struggled with form and fitness, impacting his team role.
Despite his 75 caps for Brazil, he was on the fringes at Old Trafford. Notably, he even bid farewell to his United teammates following the FA Cup final, where they astonishingly won against Manchester City in a thrilling encounter.
Casemiro’s performance made Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher suggest in early May that he should consider retiring from top-level football.
Carragher recommended that when Casemiro was done with his top-level fixtures he should consider a move to Major League Soccer or the Saudi Pro League, stating, "Leave the football before the football leaves you."
Carragher went ahead to say,” The level of that player, he should not be putting himself through this. He is too good of a player to be putting in a performance like that being laughed at by Crystal Palace. He needs to call it a day.
Copa America 2024
Unfortunately for Casemiro, he won’t be representing Brazil in the upcoming Copa America. Coach Dorival Junior also left Premier League players Richarlison and Gabriel Jesus out of the squad.
Endrick, the promising young player from Palmeiras, has been included in the squad, but it's hard not to notice the absence of Casemiro. His omission is a surprise considering his experience and past contributions to the national team, but only his form this season is to blame.
Next Destination for Casemiro
As for Casemiro’s next move, there’s speculation that he might head to the Saudi Pro League. Clubs there have shown interest and Caught Offside reports that Al-Nassr is ready to offer around €90-100m for Casemiro’s potential transfer.
He may seek a new challenge in the Middle East. His departure from Manchester United opens up intriguing possibilities for his future.
Whether he continues as a player or transitions into a more administrative role remains to be seen.
In conclusion, Casemiro’s football journey continues, and his decision to join Marbella as a shareholder adds an interesting twist to his career. We’ll keep an eye on where he lands next with big Saudi clubs showing interest in the Brazilian midfielder.