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By NATHAN SALT - FOOTBALL REPORTER Published: 03: 46 AEDT, 23 January 2026 | Updated: 04: 46 AEDT, 23 January 2026 99 View comments Casemiro has confirmed he will leave Manchester United at the end of the season after four years at Old Trafford. The 33-year-old Brazilian's contract is due to expire at the end of the current campaign and while there was a club option to trigger a further year, Daily Mail Sport understands that Casemiro personally requested for United to clarify his future to supporters. United have been preparing for some time for a major midfield overhaul which could see as many as four new faces come the summer, with Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson and Brighton's Carlos Baleba their two top targets. By announcing ahead of this weekend's trip to Arsenal, it is believed that both Casemiro's team and United can get a head start on planning for the future, as well as removing ambiguity and speculation around what comes next. 'I will carry Manchester United with me throughout my entire life, ' Casemiro said in a statement. 'From the first day that I walked out at this beautiful stadium, I felt the passion of Old Trafford and the love that I now share with our supporters for this special club. Knowing when stages come to an end. Knowing when to say goodbye when you feel that you will be remembered and respected forever. Four months to give my all for this badge and for our goal. Eternal respect and affection for Manchester United and its wonderful fans. Forever Red… pic. twitter. com/s Cjg Nyrimw Casemiro has announced that he will be leaving Manchester United at the end of the season The 33-year-old's contract expires at the end of the term with Casemiro on £370, 000-a-week The midfielder will be hoping to end his time at the club on a high by securing a top-four finish 'It is not time to say goodbye; there are many more memories to create during the next four months. 'We still have a lot to fight for together; my complete focus will, as always, remain on giving my everything to help our club to succeed. ' Casemiro joined Manchester United from Real Madrid in a £70million deal back in 2022 and he is currently the club's top earner on £375, 000-a-week. Having been written off in his second season, Casemiro has bounced back to play a key role for United under Ruben Amorim, Darren Fletcher, and now Michael Carrick. Casemiro, who is set to play in the World Cup this summer with Brazil, has made 21 appearances so far this season and has managed a total of 146 games in a United shirt. United sources have indicated that their decision not to renew his contract was taken long ago, well in advance of this announcement, as is part of their bigger plan to transform their central midfield options come June. As well as Casemiro, there are doubts about the long term futures of Bruno Fernandes, Manuel Ugarte and Toby Collyer at Old Trafford, while Christian Eriksen, who left as a free agent last summer, was not replaced. Man United Confidential has previously detailed how Major League Soccer represents one possible landing spot for Casemiro as he prepares to leave United. There is also interest from Saudi Arabia.
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