Casemiro, 34, looks set to leave Manchester United in 2026 with Milan and Juventus among suitors. Betting angle: a move to either Serie A giant would likely shorten their title and top-four odds — punters might back his new club to improve midfield solidity, while avoiding wagers on Casemiro as a regular goalscorer given a deeper defensive role.
Casemiro eyed by Milan and Juventus as Manchester United exit looms
Casemiro, the 34-year-old defensive midfielder and five-time Champions League winner, is into the final months of his Manchester United contract and is expected to depart at the end of the 2025–26 season. The Brazil international, capped 82 times, is widely tipped to have multiple suitors once he becomes available.
Serie A interest and potential suitors
Milan and Juventus have emerged as leading Italian candidates to sign Casemiro. Both clubs would gain a proven midfield anchor with elite European experience, someone accustomed to controlling games and protecting the defence. The combination of his winning pedigree and tactical discipline makes him an attractive short-term signing for Serie A sides pushing for domestic honours and European stability.
Contract details and salary hurdle
A major obstacle for any move to Italy is Casemiro’s current pay packet: he earns an estimated net €18m this season. Serie A suitors are unlikely to match those figures, and discussions are expected to centre on a realistic two-year offer with wages in the region of €5m–€6m per season. That gap makes a pay cut a likely requirement for any transfer to Milan or Juventus.
Other destinations: Brazil and the Middle East
Beyond Italy, Casemiro is expected to attract interest from clubs in Brazil and the Saudi Pro League, both of which have the financial firepower to present competitive proposals. Those markets offer different appeals — a return home for sentimental reasons or a lucrative final contract in the Middle East.
Why Casemiro still matters on the market
Even at 34, Casemiro brings leadership, experience in big matches and a record of success at the highest level. For teams needing immediate defensive reinforcement and a calming midfield presence, he remains a rare, ready-made solution. Expect any interested club to prize his game-reading ability and set-piece defensive influence.
Betting implications for punters
A confirmed move to Milan or Juventus would likely shorten those clubs’ odds for Serie A success or a top-four finish, so punters should monitor market movement after official announcements.
Casemiro’s arrival would more strongly impact team markets (title, top-four, goals against) than personal scoring markets; backing his new club to concede fewer goals or improve defensive records could be more value-driven than wagers on him as a frequent scorer.
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