Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad are interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Casemiro on a free transfer for next season, according to a report from ESPN.
Casemiro has announced he will leave Old Trafford at the end of the current season. The Brazil international has not given an hint on his next destination, with various club across Europe monitoring his situation.
Despite claims that the 34-years-old would love to continue his career in one of Europe’s top leagues, Al Ittihad are closely monitoring the situation and are keen to tempt him to move to Saudi Arabia
However, the deal will depend on the future of former Liverpool star Fabinho.
Fabinho Tavares in action for Al Ittihad. (Photo by Marcio Machado/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)
Fabinho who joined Al Ittihad in 2023 is due to see his contract expire this summer, and it remains to be seen whether he will renew his contract or leave on a free transfer.
Meanwhile, some United fans believes Casemiro should be allowed to stay for another year. United fans chanted “one more year” at the Brazilian after he scored in the 3-1 win over Aston Villa on March 15.
However, there is unlikely to be a U-turn, but teammate Leny Yoro has revealed the players wanted the club to keep the 34-year-old.
“Everyone wanted him to stay, he’s a player [who is] really important for us,” Yoro said.
“Even in the dressing room, every day, he has the experience that no one else has in the team.
“He won everything, so this helped us a lot in the games and even outside the pitch.”
United still have the option to trigger a one-year extension in Casemiro’s contract, although it was agreed mutually with the club in January that he should leave in the summer.
