Manchester United insiders have highlighted three key details that emerged from Casemiro’s decision to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season.
The 33-year-old Red Devils midfielder had entered the final six months of his Manchester United contract and had been a key player for Ruben Amorim.
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Casemiro underwent a resurgence in form in the wake of Erik ten Hag’s sacking and played a major role in Man Utd’s Europa League final run in the 2024-25 season.
United had the option to extend the former Real Madrid star’s contract by a further 12 months, but the Red Devils ultimately chose not to exercise the option.
The Red Devils on Thursday confirmed the news that Casemiro would leave United in the summer as a free agent once his contract expires with the club.
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Casemiro poses at Old Trafford in 2026 after announcing that he will leave Manchester United at the end of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
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Man Utd sources reveal one all-important point from Casemiro’s upcoming Old Trafford exit
Casemiro has been free to speak with clubs outside of England since January and could sign a pre-contract agreement ahead of a move away from Old Trafford.
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The ex-Los Blancos ace has served as an important Manchester United first-team player during the respective managerial reigns of Ruben Amorim and Erik ten Hag.
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Casemiro broke his silence after the news emerged of his Old Trafford exit this summer and the details behind his decision to leave Man Utd have appeared as well.
According to ESPN, United insiders have revealed that Brazil international Casemiro made the call to ‘announce his departure four months’ ahead of time.
The publication added that the United and Brazil midfielder wanted to offer “clarity” around his contractual situation amid transfer links to the likes of Saudi Arabia.
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Two details that Man Utd insiders learned about the Red Devils’ decision to let Casemiro become a free agent in the summer
According to BBC Sport, Red Devils sources had informed the outlet that the Premier League had made the decision not to trigger Casemiro’s extension ‘some time ago.’
It has been added by ESPN that United insiders claimed that Casemiro’s exit from Old Trafford would benefit the Red Devils going into the summer transfer market.
According to the news outlet, it is believed that offloading Casemiro’s hefty Man Utd wages would provide “additional capacity” to bolster key positions in the squad now.
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