Man Utd Evening News: Age and Sky-High Salary May Force United to Keep Casemiro

On July 17, according to the Manchester Evening News, due to obstacles in age and high salary, Manchester United is encountering frequent setbacks in finding a new club for Casemiro, increasing the likelihood that the Brazilian midfielder will remain at Old Trafford to continue battling in the Premier League.

Casemiro has already spent two seasons at Old Trafford. During his debut season, the Brazilian received significant praise, but from last season onwards, due to declining on-field performance and frequent injuries, Casemiro faced criticism from the media and fans alike. Even the transfer fee the club paid for him became ammunition against him.

The Manchester Evening News reported that the prospects of the 32-year-old Casemiro becoming a regular starter for Manchester United have diminished, yet the possibility of him staying has grown. There were previous rumors that Saudi Arabian clubs showed interest in the Brazilian, but given his age and an extremely lucrative contract, no formal offers have materialized, leaving Casemiro’s future uncertain.

Interestingly, even during Casemiro’s better performing periods, doubts about the length of his contract and his salary never subsided. Manchester United legend Gary Neville bluntly stated: “Often, managers only consider short-term benefits and want results for themselves. Casemiro is a typical short-term signing, which will cost the club in the long run. If the club had good sporting directors, managers, and transfer coordinators, this signing should not have happened.”