Things seem to have gone south for Casemiro at Manchester United. Ever since making a surprising switch from Real Madrid, the Brazilian was a vital component of the team’s success. However, it now seems that he has lost the Red Devils’ camp, becoming the subject of transfer speculation. A ray of hope appears for the midfielder thanks to his former colleague, Cristiano Ronaldo. Al Nassr is reportedly eager to get the two back together and could provide a lifeline for the underperforming star. This report comes from the mouth of renowned Saudi Arabian journalist Ali Al-Harbi.
He claims that Luis Castro’s side will bring Casemiro to Riyadh after his current season ends with Manchester United. The 31-year-old midfielder will be offered a two-year contract that will run until 2026. Earlier, there were reports that the Knights of the Najd would bring the 5X Champions League winner within this winter transfer window. However, the Premier League side’s stance has changed for Casemiro, considering the difficulty of finding a premium replacement. Hence, they want him to stay until at least the end of the season. Although he is contract-bound with United until 2026, the former Los Blancos star might want to leave Old Trafford.
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كارلوس كاسيميرو سينتقل إلى نادي النصر السعودي في فترة الانتقالات الصيفية القادمة "وسيمتد عقده مع النصر حتى نهاية عام 2026م" pic.twitter.com/rVFSr2gboK
— علي الحربي (@alharbi_44) January 2, 2024
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He is reportedly at a crossroads with Erik ten Hag, who has featured him in just 12 games across all competitions. Injuries were one of those reasons, yet Casemiro gave his all, notching 4 goals and an assist so far. Either way, it is indeed great news for Cristiano Ronaldo, who will be looking forward to sharing the locker room with his former teammate. Al Nassr would have to act fast and secure Casemiro’s signature, as Paris Saint-Germain might be on the lookout for him.
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PSG could potentially spoil the Casemiro and Cristiano Ronaldo reunion
As per recent reports, PSG is reportedly interested in signing Casemiro from Manchester United as well. Despite making more than ten additions in the 2023 summer transfer window, the Parisian club is eager to add more firepower and dynamism to the center half of the pitch. Luis Enrique isn’t reportedly getting results with Vitinha and Manuel Ugarte. He sees Casemiro as the perfect piece of the puzzle that can fix PSG’s defensive woes.
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While he might be a good addition at Parc des Princes, the French club’s entry at the eleventh hour can be a big blow for Al Nassr. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen what happens at this stage. Which jersey do you want to see Casemiro wearing next? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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