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Have Manchester United made the right decision with Casemiro?
Mar 17 2026 11:10 · By onefootball.com · 27 Reads
Casemiro confirmed in January that he would leave Manchester United when his contract expires this summer.
Since making that announcement, the Brazilian has been firing on all cylinders, scoring three goals and creating an assist in his previous seven league appearances.
One of his best performances for the Red Devils came on Sunday against Aston Villa.
Casemiro scored the opening goal in the 53rd minute, timing a clever run to the near post before heading the ball home.
He also won 100% of his aerial duels and completed 100% of passes in own half, helping his side seal a crucial 3-1 victory over Villa .
Some of the Old Trafford supporters were so happy with his display that they chanted for him to stay for one more year at the club.
But the BBC Sport report United have no intention to reverse their decision, which raises the question whether they have made the right call.
Casemiro is a world-class midfielder who is highly rated for his tackling ability, physical strength and game awareness.
He has an elite winning mentality and has proven himself at the top level, winning five Champions League trophies with Real Madrid.
But despite his experience and leadership qualities, Casemiro has reached the age of 34. This means he will be a short term fix and not a long-term solution for United.
After completing their takeover of the club, Sir Jim Ratcliffe ordered a review of the squad and was surprised to learn that Casemiro was earning close to £400,000-a-week.
Ratcliffe couldn’t understand why the club had decided to spend £70m plus wages to sign someone above 30, who had had fitness issues in Madrid.
The British billionaire has decided to cut ties with Casemiro and has no plans to reverse the decision.
We believe Ratcliffe has made the right call this time.
The Brazilian deserves a lot of praise for his excellent performances this season, but the club should bring in a younger midfielder who the manager can build his team around.
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