- Manchester United has agreed to loan Casemiro to Flamengo, covering most of his wages
- The Brazilian midfielder is not in Ruben Amorim’s plans and has been an unused substitute in nine of United’s last 11 Premier League matches
- Previous links to Saudi clubs and Roma did not materialize, leaving Flamengo as the likely destination
Key Takeaways:
Manchester United’s management has approved the loan transfer of Casemiro to Flamengo, with the club continuing to cover most of his wages, according to Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicola. The Brazilian transfer window remains open until February 28, giving both clubs time to finalize the move.
🚨 Flamengo have made an approach to sign Casemiro on loan. #mufc have agreed to let him leave and are ready to cover a large part of his salary.
The Brazilian window closes on February 28th. [@jorgenicola, @Sport_Witness] pic.twitter.com/EdJpaZYfb4
— The United Stand (@UnitedStandMUFC) February 10, 2025
Casemiro, who joined Manchester United from Real Madrid in 2022 for £60 million plus £10 million in add-ons, has struggled for playing time under new manager Ruben Amorim. The 32-year-old midfielder has been an unused substitute in nine of the team’s last 11 Premier League matches, leading the Red Devils to explore options for his departure.
With no offers for a permanent transfer, at Old Trafford have opted for a loan arrangement. Casemiro, currently the club’s highest earner with a weekly salary of around £350,000, was linked with a January move to Saudi Arabia and Roma, but neither deal materialized.
This season, Casemiro has made 24 appearances in all competitions, but his role has diminished significantly in recent weeks. If the deal with Flamengo goes through, it would mark a return to Brazil for the midfielder, who started his career at São Paulo.