Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:10 p.m. / Updated Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Manchester United announced the fact that the central midfielder Casemiro (33 years old) will not continue at the club from the summer. The Brazilian's contract expires at the end of the season and the two sides have decided not to extend it.
The announcement was made by the club through a post on social networks, an emotional clip in which Casemiro expresses his feelings.
Manchester United's official statement: “Casemiro will leave at the end of the season, when his contract expires”
“Casemiro will leave Manchester United at the end of the season when his contract runs out. A series winner. We thank Case for his contributions in red and we hope to finish his time at Manchester United on a high,” was the club's message.
Casemiro addressed the fans in particular and thanked them for their support.
“Since my introduction, from the first day, since I arrived at the airport, everyone, fans, colleagues, everyone has been very warm to me. Not just me, but the whole family!
From the first day I came to the stadium, the fans were already chanting my name and singing. I will never forget that.
This club means a lot to me and my family. It is special and I will always carry the club in my heart for the rest of my life. I will always be a Manchester United fan and so will my family. In England I'm red and I stick with Manchester United until I die. I want to thank you for everything.
This is not a goodbye, but a closed chapter in life. I will always be with Manchester United. Thank you to everyone who really made this time of my life very special, especially the fans. I will never forget my song. Thank you,” was Casemiro's message.
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Casemiro has been at Manchester United since 2022. He has played 146 matches for the club, scoring 31 times and providing 29 assists. He won an FA Cup and an FA League Cup with the Devils. It is quoted at 8 million euros.
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Casemiro also played for Real Madrid, during which he won the most trophies, FC Porto and Sao Paulo. For the Brazilian national team, he has 82 matches, 8 goals and a Copa America, won in 2019.
