Manchester United announced Thursday that Brazil midfielder Casemiro will leave the club this summer upon expiry of his contract.

Casemiro is into his fourth season at Old Trafford, playing 146 games and scoring 21 goals to date.

The midfielder joined United in 2022 after a trophy-laden spell at Real Madrid, where he won five UEFA Champions Leagues, three La Liga titles, three Spanish Super Cups among other titles.

The 33-year-old never managed to repeat his finest performances from Madrid in the Premier League but scored a goal in United’s League Cup final triumph over Newcastle in 2023 and also won the FA Cup in 2024.

“I will carry Manchester United with me throughout my entire life. From the first day that I walked out at this beautiful stadium, I felt the passion of Old Trafford and the love that I now share with our supporters for this special club,” Casemiro said via a statement on the club website.

“It is not time to say goodbye; there are many more memories to create during the next four months. We still have a lot to fight for together; my complete focus will, as always, remain on giving my everything to help our club to succeed,” he added.

Casemiro did not say what his plans are beyond the end of the season when he will become a free agent.

United is fifth in the standings and targeting qualification for next season’s Champions League.

With inputs from AP

Published on Jan 22, 2026