CASEMIRO is reportedly closing in on a shock transfer after he leaves Manchester United.
The Brazilian midfielder has already confirmed he will make his Old Trafford exit at the end of the season.
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Casemiro is leaving Manchester United at the end of the season Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Casemiro and his family have waved goodbye to the Old Trafford fans Credit: Alamy
Casemiro, 34, has recaptured his best form in recent months, which has helped the Red Devils qualify for the Champions League next term.
Despite his renewed importance to the team, his decision has remained the same and that is to seek pastures new.
talkSPORT have claimed that the former Real Madrid star is closing in on a switch across the Atlantic Ocean.
Lionel Messi‘s Inter Miami are said to have almost finalised verbal terms with Casemiro.
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The midfielder was earning £350,000 a week during his time at United.
However, the Herons will have to navigate the deal through the MLS‘ tough financial rules.
LA Galaxy have the discovery rights on the five-time Champions League winner.
The rights are designed to stop multiple clubs in the USA from trying to sign the same player.
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But any club able to pull off the financial ability to progress with the deal can do so.
Casemiro can sign a pre-contract agreement with any club overseas, but a move to Miami seems the most likely.
Should he complete the move, then he would become team-mates with his former Barcelona rival Messi.
Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad are also interested as they look for a replacement for former Liverpool star Fabinho.
The Brazilian is out of contract this summer after three years with the club.
Casemiro made the move to Old Trafford in a £60million deal from Real Madrid in 2022.
He has since made 160 appearances for the club and wo the FA Cup and League Cup.
Since the appointment of Michael Carrick as interim boss in January, he has been in the starting XI for every game when fit.
