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Man Utd star hands Ruben Amorim €61million as transfer agreed

10 Jan 2025, 11:24 by Alex Turk · Irish Mirror

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro looks set to move to the Saudi Pro League this month. Reports claim that the Brazilian has agreed a contract to relocate to the Middle East.

The 32-year-old looks to be heading for the exit door at Old Trafford after falling out of favour under new manager Ruben Amorim, who replaced Erik ten Hag as head coach.

A blockbuster reunion with former United and Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo could be on the cards if Al-Nassr is his destination, reports The Express.

According to Brazilian outlet UOL, Casemiro is very close to completing a high-profile switch to the Middle East this winter.

The five-time Champions League winner is said to have already agreed the terms of his bumper deal should United accept an offer.

The report adds that the Saudi Sovereign Fund have practically closed the transfer, although the club Casemiro will join is currently unknown.

Earlier this week, GIVEMESPORT claimed that Casemiro would be in line to earn a jaw-dropping £650,000 per week in Saudi Arabia, making him one of the state's highest-earning stars.

It was also noted that Saudi dealmakers believed the experienced midfielder was available for around £25million, having made it clear last summer that no offer would be near his £70m price tag in 2022.

United are due to make a painful loss on Casemiro after sanctioning the lucrative transfer in response to missing out on Erik ten Hag's top target, Barcelona maestro Frenkie de Jong.

But the total the Red Devils will save after cashing in on their No. 18, who turns 33 next month, would make a move benefit all parties.

On top of the reported £25m fee, United would also avoid paying Casemiro's remaining salary up until his current contract expiry in 2026.

He is in line to pocket as much as £26m in wages alone between now and July 2026, so there is an enticing incentive to get him off the books.

With Marcus Rashford also widely expected to depart on an initial loan, Ruben Amorim may have the opportunity to start his rebuild early later in the window.

United need a left-wing-back, central midfielder and striker as a priority, but they may be forced to wait until the summer to complete business.

The Old Trafford giants are walking on thin ice when it comes to financial regulations, meaning they will have to sell to buy this month.

Amorim will want to replace both Casemiro or Rashford if either departs this month, given his limited options in both areas.

And the former's exit could be imminent, judging by the noise coming out of his homeland.

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