Casemiro is reportedly set to join Inter Miami on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United. The move is not yet official, and the harder part may be making the paperwork fit MLS rules rather than getting the agreement itself over the line.
Miami's roster problem
Fabrizio Romano said Casemiro has agreed to join Inter Miami on a free transfer from Manchester United. He also said Inter Miami currently have all three of their Designated Player roster spots occupied, meaning Casemiro is not expected to arrive as a DP.
That leaves Miami with a clear roster issue. Lionel Messi already takes one of those DP spots, while the club may need a different route if Casemiro is to join cleanly.
Discovery rights and the transfer route
Romano added that LA Galaxy hold Casemiro's Discovery Rights, so Miami may need to compensate them to complete the deal. That is the sort of MLS wrinkle that can slow a move down even when the football side is already decided.
The transfer also fits a broader need in Miami's midfield after Sergio Busquets retired at the end of the 2025 season, although the move for Casemiro still has to clear the league mechanics first. For now, the main fact is simple enough: the agreement is there, but the final steps are still about roster control and discovery rights.
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