Casemiro to LEAVE Manchester United at the end of the season

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has announced that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season when his contract expires.

The 33-year-old revealed the news on social media on Thursday afternoon, with it understood that it was his decision to do so to bring clarity to his future. There was an option to extend his contract by a further year but that is now to be.

In a video, Casemiro said of the decision to leave: ‘I will carry Manchester United with me throughout my entire life.

‘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.’

Casemiro joined the Red Devils from Real Madrid in a £70million transfer in the summer of 2022 – making 146 appearances to date.

His time at the club has yielded success with Carabao Cup and FA Cup glory in his first two seasons at Old Trafford.

However, he has come under criticism during his time, with his critics pointing to his £375,000-a-week wages – making him the highest earner at the club – a source of contention when he has under-performed.

The Brazil international, who has been linked with moves to America, Brazil and Saudi Arabia, has regained form though and shone as United beat local rivals Manchester City last weekend.

Casemiro’s departure will allow United to focus on boosting their midfield depth in the summer with the likes of Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba among their targets.