Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Casemiro will leave the club when his contract expires at the top of the season.
Casemiro joined United from Real Madrid for £70million in August 2022, helping the Red Devils win the Carabao Cup in his first season on the club, and the FA Cup the next season.
The 33-year-old has made 146 appearances for United, including 21 to date this season.
The Brazilian does have a one-year extension option in his contract, however the club have decided to not activate it.
‘I’ll carry Manchester United with me throughout my entire life,’ Casemiro said.
‘From the primary day that I walked out at this beautiful stadium, I felt the eagerness of Old Trafford and the love that I now share with our supporters for this special club.
‘It just isn’t time to say goodbye; there are various more memories to create throughout the next 4 months.
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‘We still have rather a lot to fight for together; my complete focus will, as at all times, remain on giving my every part to assist our club to succeed.’
After a powerful begin to life at Old Trafford, Casemiro’s form dipped under Erik ten Hag, with the midfielder falling further down the pecking order after Ruben Amorim’s arrrival.
The Brazil international was one in every of five players mentioned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe last yr, when United’s co-owner said the club had players of their squad who were ‘not ok’ and ‘overpaid’.
Casemiro appeared near an exit last summer amid interest from Saudi Arabia, however the midfielder stayed at Old Trafford and eventually worked his way back into favour under Amorim.
He also began for Michael Carrick in his first game as interim boss last weekend against Manchester City.
Explaining his decision to depart after 4 seasons on the club, Casemiro said he was on the lookout for a ‘latest chapter’.
‘It’s so special and I’ll at all times carry this club with me for all my life. I’ll at all times be a Manchester United fan, my whole family too,’ he said in a video released by United confirming the news.
‘In England, I’m red, I’m Manchester United until death. So all I would like to say is: thanks for every part.
‘It isn’t a goodbye, it’s just a brand new chapter in my life, I’ll at all times be with Manchester United.
‘Thanks, thanks everyone that made this time in my life so special, especially the fans. I’ll always remember my song! Thanks very much.’
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