Casemiro leaving Man United: Brazil midfielder confirms exit from 'special club' at end of season

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One of football's most decorated midfielders, Casemiro has experienced a roller-coaster ride at Old Trafford while playing through the prime of his career.

The Brazilian signed with Manchester United three years ago for a significant sum, a move that brought winning pedigree to the Red Devils at a time when they desperately needed veteran leadership.

While he faced struggles during his time in England—particularly in the latter half of the 2023/24 season—he also delivered some unforgettable moments. His first goal for Manchester United was a last-minute equalizer against Chelsea, and he scored the opener in a 2-0 victory over Newcastle to secure the 2022/23 Carabao Cup, the club’s first trophy in six years.

The Sporting News details Casemiro’s accomplishments at Manchester United and explains how long he is expected to stay as his contract begins to run down.

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When is Casemiro leaving Man United?

Casemiro announced he will depart Manchester United at the end of the 2025/26 season.

The Brazilian will run down his contract and depart at the conclusion of the campaign as his current deal expires.

He is already able to sign with another club on a free transfer, as he is in the allowable window to sign a pre-contract agreement.

Casemiro will play his final home game at Old Trafford on May 17, with a Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest. With the club eliminated from both Carabao Cup and FA Cup contention, he will don a United jersey for the final time on May 24th in their Premier League finale against Brighton.

How old is Casemiro?

At the time of the announcement in mid-January, Casemiro is 33 years old.

He will turn 34 on February 23, the age at which he will depart Old Trafford for good.

How much did Man United pay for Casemiro?

Manchester United signed Casemiro from Real Madrid in the summer of 2022, shelling out a whopping €70.5 million.

With Casemiro already 30 years old at the time, the move was criticized at the time for being a fool-hardy move given how expensive it was for the club.

Casemiro contract, salary at Man United

Casemiro's contract at Manchester United is expiring at the end of the 2025/26 season, the reason for his departure.

There is a 12-month extension option in his contact, but the club will not exercise this, allowing him to leave the club at the end of the season.

It is reported that Casemiro earns somewhere in the range of £350,000 per week ($472,000 / €402,000), or £23.4 million per year ($31.6m / €26.9m) including bonuses, an exorbitant amount. He is believed to be the club's highest earning player, making more than even Bruno Fernandes.

Casemiro trophies won

Casemiro was a serial winner at Real Madrid, securing a massive haul of trophies. After moving to Old Trafford, he managed to secure two trophies with Manchester United.

Casemiro trophies won at Real Madrid

• Champions League title (5): 2013/14, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2021/22
• La Liga title (3): 2016/17, 2019/20, 2021/22
• Copa del Rey (1): 2013/14
• Supercopa de Espana (3): 2017, 2020, 2022
• UEFA Super Cup (3): 2016, 2017, 2022
• FIFA Club World Cup (3): 2016, 2017, 2018

Casemiro trophies won at Man United

• FA Cup (1): 2023/24
• EFL Cup (1): 2022/23

Casemiro other trophies won

Brazil:

• Copa America (1): 2019

Sao Paulo:

• Copa Sudamericana (1): 2012

Casemiro Man United stats

At the time he announced his departure from the club, Casemiro had logged nearly 150 appearances for Manchester United.

Totals current as of January 22, 2026.