Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Casemiro to Leave Manchester United in 2026
Casemiro, a famous soccer player from Brazil, has played for Manchester United for four years.
He has decided to leave the team at the end of the 2025-26 season.
Casemiro has been a key player, helping the team win important trophies like the FA Cup and the League Cup.
He has played 146 games and scored 21 goals.
The team and fans will miss him, and they will celebrate his contributions in his final home game.
Manchester United will also be looking for a new manager and a new midfielder to fill the gap left by Casemiro.
Casemiro joined Manchester United from Real Madrid in 2022 for a fee of around £70 million.
He quickly became a fan favorite, but his form dipped in the following season, and his high wages drew scrutiny.
Despite setbacks, he showed resilience and commitment.
Manchester United decided not to extend his contract, focusing on reducing the wage bill.
Casemiro expressed his gratitude and respect for the club and its fans.
Casemiro will leave Manchester United at the end of the 2025-26 season.
He joined the club in 2022 and has played 146 games, scoring 21 goals.
Casemiro has won the FA Cup and the League Cup with Manchester United.
He will be honored in his final home game against Nottingham Forest.
Manchester United will need to find a new midfielder and a new manager.
- Who
- Casemiro, a 33-year-old Brazilian midfielder
- What
- Announcement of his departure from Manchester United at the end of the 2025-26 season
- When
- Announced on January 22, 2024
- Where
- Manchester United, England
- Why
- End of his contract and personal decision to move on
- Player
- Casemiro
- Current Club
- Manchester United
- Age
- 33
- Contract End Date
- End of 2025-26 season
- Games Played
- 146
- Goals Scored
- 21
- Trophies Won
- FA Cup, League Cup
- Transfer Fee
- £70 million
- Weekly Salary
- £375,000