Casemiro responds when asked by Brazilian press about his future with Manchester United contract expiring

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is on international duty with Brazil, gearing up for the 2026 World Cup.

2026 is set to be Casemiro’s final World Cup, as he bids to try and overcome the Selecao’s heartbreak in 2022.

And judging on his 2025/26 season so far, the Manchester United midfielder is warming up nicely, rediscovering his form.

After his latest performances, do you want Casemiro to sign a one-year contract extension?

Casemiro is the most impactful player for United this season, with data showing the team is eight goals better off in the minutes he is on the pitch, versus when he is not playing.

The midfielder has won over Ruben Amorim, having fallen down the pecking order at the start of 2025, he is now an undisputed starter.

United’s over-reliance on 33-year-old Casemiro is worrying, and showcases the need to strengthen the midfield position in the transfer market, a key priority for the club.

Casemiro’s contract expires at the end of the season. And there will be clubs around the world paying attention.

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Three clubs in his native Brazil have interest in the midfielder, and there will be many in Europe, MLS and the Saudi Pro League all keen on a free agent bargain.

During a new interview with Brazilian outlet O Globo, Casemiro was asked about his short-term future, and his plans after playing.

Casemiro evaded getting into specifics about what lies ahead for him in 2026/27 and beyond.

He said: “I’m into short-term goals. Of course, it’s inevitable to think about being in good shape for a World Cup, but you can’t expect to be in good shape for the World Cup if you’re not doing well at Manchester United.

“For the next call-up, I have to be in good shape. I think day by day: tomorrow I have a good training session, at the weekend I have to play a great game, and so on.”

Offering no clues about his future beyond 2025/26, Casemiro’s response does hint that he knows his options can only improve if he plays well for Manchester United this season, and for Brazil next summer. And he can decide after that.

Asked whether he intends to stay in the game when he retires, Casemiro responded: “Football is my life, right? So, it’s inevitable. But I think my wife and family will want some time for themselves.”

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Casemiro exit is an opportunity for United, but not guaranteed

Due to his expensive salary, getting Casemiro off the wage bill is something Ineos have been waiting for.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is said to be unimpressed with the expensive contract that United’s previous management signed the midfielder to.

But is it possible that Casemiro could be handed a one-year extension on reduced wages?

We would say it is not impossible, and might be something Ruben Amorim would like the club would consider.

This can’t come at the expense of signing a new midfielder or two – but if Manuel Ugarte and Kobbie Mainoo have doubts over their own futures, it would make sense to keep the player they can’t dislodge. Even on a short-term basis.

One more year of Casemiro as a squad player, to help United out next season with European football hopefully, might be an interesting call.

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