Casemiro is set to depart Manchester United in the summer when his contract expires, the team announced on Thursday. The move is set to be an Old Trafford swan song for one of the team’s most decorated signings of the past decade.
The club confirmed that the Brazilian skipper will leave the club by the end of the 2025/26 season in an official club statement. He has made 146 appearances for the club and scored 21 goals in four years since his arrival in August 2022.
United have announced that supporters will have the chance to recognize Casemiro’s efforts during the final home match of the season, when the club will play Nottingham Forest.
Casemiro, 33 years old, took an unyielding tone even as the team announced the move. “I will carry Manchester United with me throughout my entire life,” Casemiro said in the statement. “It is not time to say goodbye; in fact, there are many more memories to create during the next four months.” Casemiro said he will remain focused on helping the team achieve success.
The transfer marks an end to an era that began with an instant impact. United had hailed Casemiro as a “serial winner” and an instant fan favorite due to his ruggedness and tendency to score important goals. He featured prominently in United’s Carabao Cup win in 2023 when he scored a header in the final against Newcastle United and also in their FA Cup win in 2024.
The departure of Casemiro follows a period of upheaval, both on and off the field, as the Red Devils continue their rebuild, looking to assemble a youthful, more durable team while also adhering to the high standards set by their more veteran team leaders. For the time being, the message from the player, as well as the team, appears to be one of unfinished work.
The final months of the season will present Casemiro one final opportunity to enhance his resume at Old Trafford and for fans to say their goodbyes to an era.
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