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Inter Miami have reportedly finalized a deal to bring Manchester United's star midfielder Casemiro to the club as their newest marquee acquisition.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Herons already have an agreement in place to secure the services of the seasoned midfield enforcer. The veteran Brazilian will arrive in Miami as a free agent after featuring prominently for United just last season.
Many supporters urged him to remain at Old Trafford, given his outstanding performances for the Red Devils throughout 2025–26. Fans even chanted, "One more year, one more year, Casemiro!" Nevertheless, Romano's report suggests that a verbal agreement has been reached between all parties for the 34-year-old to link up with Lionel Messi and company in South Florida.
Casemiro is already on U.S. soil, having featured in both of Brazil's opening games at the 2026 World Cup. Per Romano, all that remains is for Casemiro to officially sign on the dotted line before Miami formally announce him, though several significant questions still linger.
Will Casemiro Join Inter Miami As a Designated Player?
Inter Miami currently have all three of their Designated Player (DP) roster slots filled, meaning Casemiro is not expected to arrive as a DP. Messi, Rodrigo De Paul, and winter addition Germán Berterame are Miami's existing DPs.
Casemiro would need to join the club on a considerably lower salary than what he commanded during his time at United and Real Madrid. Unless, of course, one of Miami's DPs departs this summer. While unlikely, Berterame's deeply disappointing start to his MLS career could put his spot in jeopardy.
Should all three top earners remain, Miami will need to think outside the box to accommodate Casemiro's wages, and the player may need to accept certain compromises. This isn't entirely new ground for Miami, however. When De Paul arrived last summer, there was also no available DP slot. The club initially brought him in on loan to navigate the roster constraints. A similarly unconventional approach will likely be required to land Casemiro this time.
Additionally, LA Galaxy hold Casemiro's Discovery Rights—granting them priority among MLS clubs to negotiate with the player. Miami will need to compensate the Galaxy for those rights, though this is standard procedure in MLS. When Marco Reus joined LA Galaxy two years ago, they acquired his rights from Charlotte FC.
The hurdles surrounding Miami's pursuit of Casemiro made the move seem far-fetched for some time. However, the player's eagerness to join the club, combined with the Herons' readiness to pursue alternative solutions, appears to be turning the dream into a near-reality.
What Jersey Number Will Casemiro Use At Inter Miami?
Should Casemiro complete his move to Miami, he will have the option of choosing from the three shirt numbers most closely associated with his decorated career.
Casemiro wore No. 14 for the majority of his hugely successful spell at Real Madrid. After returning to the club from his loan at FC Porto, the Brazilian carried that number from 2015 until his departure in 2018, claiming four Champions League titles along the way. That number has been unoccupied at Miami since Fafà Picault left the club.
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During his four-year tenure at Old Trafford, Casemiro sported the No. 18 shirt. Jordi Alba wore that number throughout his time in Miami, but it has been available since his retirement a season ago.
Casemiro has exclusively worn No. 5 for Brazil since 2016, across three World Cup tournaments (2018, 2022, 2026). It is a number deeply associated with his role as a midfield anchor and one that has been left open at Miami by the very player he would be replacing, Sergio Busquets.