Casemiro Set to Join Inter Miami and Become Rare Teammate of Both Ronaldo and Messi

Veteran Brazilian midfielder Casemiro is closing in on a move to Major League Soccer club Inter Miami, according to football transfer insider Fabrizio Romano. The 34-year-old defensive midfielder has reached a verbal agreement with the American side following his exit from Manchester United, with the principal formal procedures already understood to be in place.

The deal is reportedly awaiting only the signing of contracts and an official club announcement before the transfer can be confirmed. Casemiro is said to have actively sought the move, motivated by a desire to continue his career alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami’s South Florida base.

While the paperwork is finalised, Casemiro remains on international duty, currently representing Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Inter Miami are expected to integrate his extensive experience into their squad once his international commitments are complete.

Should the transfer be confirmed as reported, Casemiro will enter one of the most exclusive circles in modern football — players who have been teammates with both Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Having shared a dressing room with Ronaldo during their overlapping years at Real Madrid, and subsequently at Manchester United, Casemiro would now line up alongside Messi in the MLS.

He would join a small but distinguished group of players to have achieved this distinction, including Ángel Di María, Paulo Dybala, Deco, Gonzalo Higuaín, Gabriel Heinze, and Carlos Tevez, among others.

Casemiro’s time at Real Madrid was decorated with silverware at the highest level, including five UEFA Champions League titles and multiple La Liga championships alongside Ronaldo. He moved to Manchester United in August 2022 in a deal worth an initial €60 million, but his spell in the Premier League was disrupted by a sharp decline in the club’s fortunes and his own performances in his final season.

Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham, have rapidly emerged as one of the most high-profile clubs in world football since Messi’s arrival in the summer of 2023. The Argentine’s presence has drawn a succession of experienced international players to the franchise, including former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. Casemiro would represent the latest marquee addition to that project.

At 34, the Brazilian brings a wealth of experience to an Inter Miami side that will be looking to build on their domestic and continental ambitions in the MLS and beyond. His arrival, once confirmed, is expected to reinforce Inter Miami’s midfield ahead of what promises to be a significant period for the club.