January 21st 2025.
Casemiro, a talented midfielder from Brazil, is rumored to be eager to leave Manchester United and join the Saudi Pro League. Former England player Joe Cole believes this is a wise decision, as Casemiro doesn't seem to be a part of Ruben Amorim's plans. The midfielder joined United in 2022 for a whopping £70 million and had an impressive first season, scoring seven goals in 51 appearances. However, his performance has declined since then, and he has only started four matches in all competitions since Amorim took over in November.
There have been reports that Casemiro is determined to leave United and has even reached an agreement for a lucrative transfer to the Saudi Pro League. It is said that he is eager to make the move as soon as possible, and former United player Cristiano Ronaldo is actively working to secure his transfer to his club, Al-Nassr. Casemiro's current contract expires in 18 months, and although United have the option to extend it for another year, it seems that he is no longer needed at the club.
Discussing the rumors on the Al Arabiya News podcast, The Dressing Room, Joe Cole commented, "It makes sense. They're bringing big, big players over there and Casemiro is a big, big player. It doesn't look like he's a part of Amorim's plans." Another former player, Carlton Cole, believes that the move to Saudi Arabia could be an opportunity for Casemiro to revive his career. "The Saudi Pro League is trying to build something sustainable, so they need to get the right players. They're not just going to throw money at anyone," he said. "They're going to invest in the right characters and help grow the league. It's exciting to see some world-class players there, like Karim Benzema, one of my boys. I love him, I love watching him play."
Carlton Cole went on to say that it's a great opportunity for Casemiro to play alongside top players like Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo. "He's a winner and he's been winning his whole life, so he fits in that category," he said. "His time at Manchester United is over. He was amazing in his first season, unstoppable. But in his second season, we saw his age catch up to him and he couldn't dominate games like before. Now, he's just a bit-part player." Carlton Cole believes that Casemiro should take this chance to revive his career and enjoy a new challenge. "Yes, the money is a factor, but there's nothing wrong with that. Take care of yourself," he added.
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