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Inter Miami Eyes Casemiro as Messi’s New Midfield Partner

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Inter Miami is close to signing 34‑year‑old Brazil midfielder Casemiro this summer, sources to ESPN confirmed. The former Manchester United stalwart will leave the Premier League once his contract ends June 30.

Casemiro would arrive as a free agent during MLS’s secondary transfer window, July 13‑Sept 2. Inter Miami has no Designated Player spot to offer him, but the club plans a non‑DP contract after negotiating discovery rights with LA Galaxy.

The deal would bolster a squad already stacked with Messi, De Paul, and Berterame. Miami’s interest eclipses offers from LA Galaxy and Saudi Arabia’s Al Ittihad, making the free‑agent move a high‑profile MLS acquisition.

With Casemiro named to Brazil’s squad for the North American World Cup, a successful signing would add midfield firepower ahead of the tournament and the 2026 MLS season.