Man Utd Facing Potential £45m Loss on Player – Saudi Pro League Man Utd Facing Potential £45m Loss on Player – Saudi Pro League
Man Utd Facing Potential £45m Loss on Player – Saudi Pro League

May 11, 2024

Man Utd Facing Potential £45m Loss on Player – Saudi Pro League

Casemiro faces difficulties at Manchester United despite a successful first season at Old Trafford following his €70 million transfer from Real Madrid. Under Erik ten Hag, the team has been plagued by injuries, forcing the seasoned midfielder to play out of position alongside defenders like Harry Maguire and Jonny Evans.

The recent 4-0 defeat against a revitalized Crystal Palace exposed Casemiro’s decline, particularly this season, as he struggled to match the pace and intensity of the in-form trio: Michael Olise, Eberechi Eze, and Jean-Philippe Mateta, who showcased remarkable synergy and fluidity in their attacking play, consistently outmaneuvering defenders and creating scoring opportunities.

Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher harshly remarked that “the football has left Casemiro” after the Crystal Palace loss. His assessment holds weight as discussions continue about the Brazilian’s potential move from Manchester to the Middle East.

Casemiro: Update on His Future

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Casemiro marked his impressive debut season by scoring in the 2-0 victory against Newcastle United in the Wembley final, making it seem like everything was going smoothly as he entered the current campaign. However, this season has been nearly disastrous for him. 

Given Manchester United’s ongoing injury crisis, he has been a crucial presence on the pitch, stepping in to fill the gaps left by sidelined teammates. However, despite his willingness to contribute, his recent performances have not met the high standards expected at a club of this stature, raising concerns about his current form and overall impact on the team’s success.

So, what lies ahead for him if he decides to leave the club in the coming months? With United preparing for a significant summer overhaul under new minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Casemiro could find himself on the chopping block as the club looks to generate funds.

Casemiro: An Active Target for Saudi Clubs

There is a strong possibility that the 32-year-old will leave Old Trafford this summer. In an exclusive interview with GMS, Jacobs revealed that clubs from the Saudi Pro League are actively pursuing the midfielder. He stated:

“Both Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal have looked at Casemiro in the past.

“The priority is for the centralised Saudi dealmakers to see whether they can persuade Casemiro to join, and he’s an active target at this point.

“We wait and see whether anything can progress. I don’t think there’ll be a massive problem agreeing a fee with Manchester United because I think that the priority will be to free up the wage funds and that might actually allow Saudi, despite him being well contracted, to get a lower number than maybe some have speculated in the past.

“It would be surprising if Casemiro, for example, went for more than €30 million, given his age, and despite how much time he has left on his contract.

“I think the Saudi’s wouldn’t be looking to pay too much more than that, and very possibly offer a little bit less, simply because they know that Manchester United are open to offers and they themselves would be having to likely better his Manchester United wage.”

The sale of Casemiro Could Raise Money

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Man Utd currently needs more money to sign big-name players.

Instead of focusing all of their attention on one player, as they have in the past, United could be better off shifting a few players and approaching the transfer window more strategically. This could open up opportunities for the club to make key signings that could strengthen the team.

Another example is Casemiro, who signed a £70 million contract to move to Old Trafford even though he was nearing the end of his career.

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Katarzyna Nowak

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