A former Manchester United player believes what Casemiro brings to the club, on and off the pitch, is enormous, so he advises the club to do everything possible to keep him at Old Trafford.
In January, it was revealed that Casemiro, who moved to Manchester United from Real Madrid in 2022, is set to leave English football as a free agent when his current contract expires. Speculation has linked him with a return to his home country or a move to MLS to join Lionel Messi and company.
However, there may be a surprising twist in the story of the 34-year-old. Although new terms have not yet been finalized, and it has been reported that Casemiro would have to accept a pay cut to remain at Manchester United, an agreement could still be reached.
That remains unlikely following official confirmation from both parties of an imminent departure, but Kleberson says nothing can be ruled out. When asked if United would regret letting a proven player go, the 2002 World Cup winner said, "A couple of months ago, I heard that Casemiro would leave United.
Many clubs in Brazil have started talking about him; many of the top teams could take advantage of him. The thing about Casemiro is that he's a player who likes to do his job. He would like to have a new challenge, but he's done well at Manchester United.
REUTERS"I think he could have played one or two more years at Manchester United, and he can go back to Brazil anytime. He could even come back at 37 or 38 and still perform well, because he's in good shape. When he's fit, he's a really good player.
"I really want him to stay at Manchester United. He knows the passion the club and the fans have. He always works hard and plays at the level expected of a Manchester United player.
"Bringing in a player like him will be very difficult. Manchester United used to have a lot of players like that, but they don't anymore. Casemiro is like that: Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes; he brings that kind of leadership."
There is no guarantee Carrick will remain as United's manager beyond the end of the season, as for now, he only holds an interim position. If he were to be given the reins permanently, there could be conversations with Casemiro about his future, as the Red Devils continue to be linked with several multimillion-dollar additions to their midfield.
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