Fresh blow for Man Utd as ‘delightening’ star announces decision on his future | OneFootball

Manchester United might have to endure Casemiro for another 18 months as the midfield reveals his desire to stay at the club.

The Red Devils shell out a whopping £60 million to sign the Brazilian in the summer of 2022. At the time, he was considered among the best holding midfielders in the game, especially after winning every possible major during his illustrious stint at Real Madrid, including five Champions League trophies.

But following an encouraging start to his Old Trafford stint, the 32-year-old has been rapidly fading since 2023, and it is becoming increasingly obvious that his best days on the pitch are long behind him. Nowadays, Casemiro has been struggling to cope with the pacey nature of the Premier League as illustrated by his abysmal showings against Liverpool and Newcastle earlier this season.

But amidst a ravaging injury crisis, Ruben Amorim was forced to rely on the veteran midfielder once more, giving him the nod against Tottenham.

Man United in tough spot as Casemiro doesn’t want to leave

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The Brazil international offered little to tease a potential revival, as the Red Devils suffered yet another loss that left them in a shocking 15th place in the table. But despite the team’s incredulous status, the experienced midfielder insists he’s not planning to go anywhere, much to the dismay of most Man Utd supporters.

“I have a year-and-a-half left on my contract and I’d like to fulfil it here in Manchester. I’m comfortable here and so is my family. They’ve adapted, we speak English,” he told AS.

“I’m very grateful to the Old Trafford fans and to the club. I’m happy at club level. Happy in the dugout? Of course not. That’s another thing.”

This is certainly not what the club’s chiefs wanted to hear, as they remain eager to offload the Brazilian who’s considered the biggest liability on the wage bill. After all, Casemiro boasts the largest salary in the squad (£350,000 per week).

United already tried to find him a new club in January, but he couldn’t reach an agreement over personal terms with any of his reported suitors, which includes Roma and Fenerbahce.