Casemiro joins Inter Miami but club investigated by MLS for alleged tampering

David Beckham’s Inter Miami are being investigated by Major League Soccer for alleged tampering after completing the signing of Casemiro.

Casemiro’s move to Florida, on an initial deal until 2027 with an option to extend his stay until June 2029, was announced on Wednesday subject to the award of a visa.

But shortly after the announcement, the league confirmed there was an investigation into the reigning MLS champions.

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A statement read: “Major League Soccer is reviewing a tampering allegation against Inter Miami CF. The league is gathering all relevant information and will refrain from further comment until the review is complete.

“While Inter Miami CF and the LA Galaxy have reached a settlement for the discovery priority to sign Casemiro, the terms will be released upon conclusion of the tampering investigation.”

The MLS has a regulation called the discovery process in which clubs can add up to five players to their list and they then get first refusal to sign them.

Casemiro, the 34-year-old former Real Madrid and Manchester United midfielder, was on LA Galaxy’s list.

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However, the Brazil international, a free agent after the expiry of his contract at Old Trafford at the end of last season, has decided to sign with Lionel Messi’s Miami.

LA Galaxy said in a statement: “The LA Galaxy and Inter Miami CF have reached a settlement for the Discovery priority to sign Casemiro, and the terms will be released upon conclusion of the tampering investigation currently open with Major League Soccer.”

Casemiro won five Champions Leagues during his time with Real Madrid and lifted the League