Casemiro is leaving Manchester United at the end of the season, with the Brazilian feeling ‘disrespected’ by a comment from a senior figure at the club, according to reports.

The 34-year-old will depart on a free transfer in the summer, bringing to an end a four-year stay at Old Trafford.

It has not all been plain sailing for the midfielder, with a strong start to his time at the club, a notable dip in form, but then a resurgence of late.

The former Real Madrid man has been a fixture in the team under interim manager Michael Carrick, completing an impressive midfield trio with Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes.

Manchester United were keen to offload him in 2024 when his form was not so good, hoping to get his £350,000-a-week wages off their books.

He will now leave having regained a good level of performance, but having felt disrespected by minority owner Jim Ratcliffe, reports The Sun.

In a headline-grabbing interview in March 2025, Ratcliffe namechecked a number of Manchester United players as he vented his frustrations over the club still paying for deals done before INEOS invested.

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