Manchester United midfielder Casemiro faces an uncertain future at the club, and it is appearing likelier and likelier that he’ll move on this summer. The Brazilian, who was forced at times to slot in at center back this season, due to the club’s injury crisis at the position, is drawing more interest from the Saudi Pro League.
Both Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr are looking to sign brand name players from Europe and Casemiro in on the radar of both.
That is according to a report in Fichajes.
Casemiro had a down year this past season, and things got worse when he had to play out of position at center back.
His performances when playing at that position were rather awful, and these lackluster showings detracted from how well he played with United the previous season (2022-23).
He still has value as a player, and on his contract, as United signed him to a four year deal when he moved over from Real Madrid.
?? Casemiro, still expected to leave Man United in the summer in case of good proposal.
Interest from Saudi Pro League remains active with clubs considering move for the Brazilian midfielder. ??
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A move to Al-Nassr would provide a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo and Alex Telles while a transfer to Al-Hilal, the recently crowned King Cup champions, means a chance to team up with Neymar and Ruben Neves.
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