Casemiro could reportedly leave Manchester United very soon, with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr pushing to complete a deal for him this month.
The Brazilian, who has been on United’s books since joining them from Real Madrid in August 2022, has been attracting interest from the Middle East amid uncertainty over his long-term future under head coach Ruben Amorim.
He is believed to be one of a number of players United are eager to offload, in an effort to get his huge wages off of the balance sheet.
A recent report covered by The Peoples Person relayed that Casemiro has been handed the opportunity to become one of the highest earners in Saudi Arabia after being offered £650,000-per-week terms.
It’s understood that United legend Cristiano Ronaldo has urged Al-Nassr to reunite him with his former Real Madrid and Old Trafford teammate.
Journalist Ben Jacobs recently weighed in on Casemiro’s ongoing situation, writing on X, “Saudi dealmakers believe Casemiro is available for around €30m. It was made clear last summer when Al-Ittihad tried that nothing close to the €70m paid would be offered. Back then, Casemiro was against an exit. He is now more open to the idea of Saudi.”
“Al-Nassr are in a squad and financial position to move, and Casemiro would become one of the top-five paid footballers in Saudi if he agrees to join. Big drive to try and get him, actually dating back three windows, but especially now with the TV rights cycle renewal later this year.”
Saudi dealmakers believe Casemiro is available for around €30m.
It was made clear last summer when Al-Ittihad tried that nothing close to the €70m paid would be offered.
Back then, Casemiro was against an exit. He is now more open to the idea of Saudi.
Al-Nassr are in a… pic.twitter.com/ovPRs0lqdf
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) January 6, 2025
Sam Cohen, a relatively reliable source on United news has given a slight update, indicating that all parties are eager for the deal to advance as fast as possible.
According to Cohen, ” Al-Nassr continuing to push for the signing of Casemiro this transfer window.”
“As Ben Jacobs called, Sources in Saudi Arabia confirm to me that Cristiano Ronaldo is pushing the CEO to sign Casemiro, and believes he’ll be a fantastic fit for the Saudi side.”
“All parties involved in this deal, hoping it will move quickly.”
🚨 Al-Nassr continuing to push for the signing of Casemiro this transfer window.
As @JacobsBen called, Sources in Saudi Arabia confirm to me that Cristiano Ronaldo is pushing the CEO to sign Casemiro, and believes he’ll be a fantastic fit for the Saudi side.
All parties… https://t.co/QjYceBZxfF
— Sam C (@SamC_reports) January 8, 2025
Casemiro has made 105 appearances for United and has 18 months left on his lucrative contract with the 20-time English champions.
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