Inter Miami Complete Deal to Sign Casemiro as New Midfielder, Verbal Agreement Sealed With All Parties Involved

Inter Miami have moved a step closer to landing another major name. Casemiro has reached a verbal agreement to join the MLS club on a free transfer following the end of his contract at Manchester United, with all formal steps in the deal now resolved.

The update was confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who reported that the agreement is sealed between all parties and that the club is now simply waiting on the player to put pen to paper before making the move official.

The Deal: What’s Been Confirmed

According to Romano’s reporting, Casemiro’s move to Inter Miami is effectively done in principle, even though the formal signing and announcement are still pending.

Casemiro becomes a free agent after his Manchester United contract concludes at the end of June 2026, clearing the way for him to join Inter Miami without any transfer fee involved.

Why Casemiro Chose Inter Miami

Multiple reports indicate the deciding factor behind Casemiro’s decision was the chance to play alongside Lionel Messi in South Florida. Inter Miami were reportedly in competition with several other suitors before securing the agreement.

Despite interest from Serie A clubs and Saudi Pro League sides offering potentially lucrative terms, Casemiro is understood to have prioritized the opportunity to team up with Messi and anchor Inter Miami’s midfield as part of the club’s broader ambitions in MLS.

Casemiro’s Time at Manchester United

Casemiro joined Manchester United from Real Madrid in 2022 for a reported transfer fee of £60 million plus £10 million in potential add-ons. His four-year stint at Old Trafford included key contributions both defensively and, increasingly, as a goal threat from midfield.

His final season at the club was widely regarded as one of his strongest in England, with a notable increase in goal contributions from set pieces and a return to the more composed distribution that defined his peak years at Real Madrid.

Joining a Star-Studded Inter Miami Squad

Should the move be finalized as expected, Casemiro would slot into a squad already built around some of the most recognizable names in world football. Lionel Messi remains the headline figure at the club, supported by a core of accomplished veterans.

The addition of Casemiro would give Inter Miami a recognizable defensive midfield presence to anchor the team, an area the club has reportedly been targeting as it looks to build a squad capable of competing for honors in MLS and continental competitions.

What Happens Next

With the verbal agreement in place, the next step is for Casemiro to officially sign and for Inter Miami to confirm the move publicly. His Inter Miami debut timeline remains uncertain and will likely depend on how far Brazil progress at the ongoing World Cup, along with how much rest he takes following the tournament before reporting for pre-season duties in MLS.

For Manchester United, the exit clears significant wage room as the club continues reshaping its midfield this summer, while for Inter Miami, it represents another statement signing as the club continues building one of the most star-studded rosters in MLS history.

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