Casemiro’s next move is increasingly being shaped by financial compromise rather than footballing ambition, with a proposed switch to Inter Miami hinging on a significant wage reduction.
Manchester United have already confirmed they will not trigger the additional year in his contract, ensuring the Brazilian midfielder will depart Old Trafford when his current deal expires.
That decision forms part of a broader midfield reset at United, as the club looks to reduce its wage bill and build a younger, more sustainable core.
Despite entering the final stages of his career, Casemiro’s reputation as a five-time Champions League winner continues to command widespread interest.
However, any pathway to Major League Soccer appears dependent on one critical factor, with finances now central to discussions surrounding his future.
Sources told InterMiami365.com on Sunday Casemiro would need to accept a “substantial salary cut” in order to complete any deal with the team.
The 34-year-old currently earns close to £350,000 per week, placing him among United’s highest-paid players and well beyond Inter Miami’s established wage framework.
While admiration between club and player is said to be mutual, bridging that financial gap remains the primary obstacle preventing meaningful progress.
Speculation intensified recently after Casemiro was spotted in Miami during a short winter break alongside his wife Anna.
The visit is understood to have included time assessing the local lifestyle and environment, fuelling suggestions that he is seriously evaluating the prospect of relocating to Florida.
Inter Miami are seeking an experienced midfield presence following Sergio Busquets’ retirement, and Casemiro has emerged as one of their leading targets.
A move would see him share a dressing room with Lionel Messi after years of competing fiercely against the Argentine during classic Real Madrid and Barcelona encounters.
Yet despite the glamour of such a reunion, the financial structure of the deal remains the decisive issue.
Elsewhere, alternative options continue to develop, offering Casemiro additional leverage as he weighs his decision.
Sao Paulo, where he began his professional journey after progressing through their academy system, are reportedly exploring a two-year proposal that could include a long-term role within the club.