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Casemiro’s time at Manchester United has been a rollercoaster.
Original plan to sell
Despite a highly successful first season at United under Erik ten Hag in the 2022/2023 season, there have been numerous times the former Real Madrid man has struggled in a United shirt.
When Ineos first secured minority control of the club, they in fact highlighted the Casemiro deal as the type of mistakes the previous regime at Old Trafford were making.
Resurgence
Nonetheless, the Brazilian has never given up on his United career despite numerous reports that he has been for sale for the right price for years.
Casemiro struggled in his second year but largely played better last year.
He was originally left out of the team by Ruben Amorim when he joined in late 2024 but he has since fought his way back into the first eleven and has been first choice alongside Bruno Fernandes in this campaign.
His importance was once again highlighted by him starting at Anfield despite playing twice for Brazil in friendlies in Asia over the international break.
Casemiro may stay
It was assumed that the Brazil international would be leaving the club at the end of his contract this coming summer but reports suggest this may be premature.
The Athletic reports that “given his return to regular action and his happiness in Manchester, Casemiro is not looking beyond Old Trafford yet. He still wants to turn United into a force again.”
It is claimed that United are unlikely to take up an option in his current deal as that would imply he would stay on the same massive wages he is currently on.
Nonetheless, “negotiating a new deal is not out of the question.”
In addition, the club have reportedly been impressed with the 33 year old’s reaction to being left out of the team in early 2025.
The article states that “Casemiro didn’t go banging on Amorim’s door. Speak to people close to his camp and they say he was not down but instead motivated to prove doubters wrong, that his intention was to show his manager on the training pitch what he could offer before displaying to the rest when he regained his place in the team.”
People around the club “note his mentality and his leadership off the pitch as much as on it.”
They tell the story of a “bubbly character” who is always happy to work with young players and act as a mentor.
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