Manchester United star Casemiro has refused to back down from his decision to leave Old Trafford at the end of the current 2025-2026 season.
The Brazilian player had announced last January that he would leave Manchester United when his contract expired on June 30, but his club's fans chanted "One more year" after he scored a goal in the 3-1 win over Aston Villa on March 15.
The crowd's chants will not change the decision
Casemiro said, in comments reported by The Athletic following his country's friendly against France yesterday (Thursday): "I still enjoy myself a lot at Manchester United, it's a lot of love from the fans towards me, but I really think the decision has been made and it's over.".
The Brazilian midfielder added: "I think these last games for me with Manchester United will be difficult moments.".
Federal anticipation
ESPN reported this week that Casemiro is among Al-Ittihad's targets to strengthen their midfield next season on a free transfer, in anticipation of Fabinho's departure.
The network explained that the potential signing of Casemiro is linked to Fabinho's future, as his contract is set to expire at the end of the current season, and if it is not renewed, the Al-Ittihad management will move towards signing his fellow Brazilian.
Manchester United star Casemiro has refused to reconsider his decision to leave the “Old Trafford” fortress at the end of the current 2025-2026 season.
The Brazilian player announced last January that he would leave Manchester United when his contract expires on June 30, but the fans of his club chanted “One more year” after he scored a goal in the 3-1 victory over Aston Villa on March 15.
Fans' chants do not change the decision
Casemiro said in statements reported by “The Athletic” following his national team’s friendly match against France yesterday (Thursday): “I still enjoy my time at Manchester United a lot; it’s a great love from the fans towards me, but I truly believe that the decision has been made and is final.”
The Brazilian midfielder added: “I think these last matches with Manchester United will be difficult moments.”
Anticipation from “Ittihad”
ESPN reported this week that Casemiro is among the interests of Ittihad Club to strengthen their midfield next season as a free transfer, in anticipation of the departure of their player Fabinho.
The network clarified that the potential signing of Casemiro is linked to Fabinho's future, as his contract is set to expire at the end of the current season, and if he does not renew, the Ittihad management will look to sign the Brazilian.
