Al Nassr intent on signing Manchester United midfielder this summer

Casemiro, for his part, may be swayed not only by the financial incentives of Saudi football but also by the chance to reunite with Cristiano Ronaldo, his former teammate at both Real Madrid and, briefly, Manchester United. That longstanding connection could prove influential in his decision-making process as he considers the final chapter of his playing career.

From a strategic standpoint, moving on from Casemiro appears to be a logical step. United are in urgent need of midfield rejuvenation, and the rise of Kobbie Mainoo has already begun to reshape the landscape in the centre of the pitch. The club’s future clearly lies in building around younger, more mobile profiles.

That said, Casemiro’s departure would not be without consequences. Despite struggling at times to cope with the pace of the Premier League, the Brazilian still offers invaluable qualities: tactical intelligence, big-game experience, and leadership. In a dressing room that has already seen the exits of figures like David de Gea and Raphaël Varane in recent years, losing Casemiro would further deplete the team’s veteran core, a void that could be felt both on and off the pitch.

On the other hand, in the context of the market, other European clubs have been able to let go of veteran figures to speed up their rebuilds. The example of post-Zlatan Ibrahimovic Milan or even Arsenal letting go of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are signs that detachment in time, although unpopular, is sometimes key to moving forward.

Casemiro was decisive in his first season, even scoring important goals and giving some solidity to a fragile team, but his physical decline has been noticeable. If the club want to compete in the short and long term, the logic is to reinvest his salary in multiple young players. If the farewell brings a dignified farewell and the possibility of Casemiro continuing to play alongside Ronaldo, it can be considered a fair outcome for both parties. Earlier, the midfielder also broke silence on his future.