Rejuvenated Casemiro heads for Manchester United exit on a high
Casemiro has enjoyed a strong final season at Manchester United, scoring nine goals and regaining a starting role under manager Ruben Amorim. Despite being written off by pundits and benched earlier in his tenure, the 34-year-old Brazilian midfielder revitalized his performance and earned praise for his resilience. His impactful play has led to fan appeals for him to stay, even as he prepares to leave the club this summer.
- ▪Casemiro scored nine goals and provided two assists in 32 appearances this season for Manchester United.
- ▪He was benched for several Premier League games in early 2025 but regained form through consistent performances in the Europa League.
- ▪Manchester United supporters have publicly urged Casemiro to extend his stay beyond the end of his contract.
- ▪Casemiro has returned to Brazil's national team setup ahead of the World Cup, reaffirming his international relevance.
- ▪Manager Ruben Amorim admitted he initially underestimated Casemiro and later acknowledged his crucial contributions to the team.
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Evergreen midfielder Casemiro has scored nine goals this season for Manchester United. Photograph: News Images/NurPhoto/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenEvergreen midfielder Casemiro has scored nine goals this season for Manchester United. Photograph: News Images/NurPhoto/ShutterstockManchester UnitedRejuvenated Casemiro heads for Manchester United exit on a highThe 34-year-old midfielder will leave Old Trafford after conclusively proving high-profile doubters wrongJamie JacksonSat 2 May 2026 03.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIt was two years ago that Jamie Carragher offered Casemiro a rather withering piece of advice: “Leave the football before the football leaves you.” Fast forward to this season and the Brazilian’s record for Manchester United reads: nine goals (second only…
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