Manchester United Star Close To Joining Former Rival Lionel Messi At Inter Miami

Inter Miami are reportedly closing in on a sensational deal to bring Casemiro to Major League Soccer following his departure from Manchester United.

The legendary Brazilian midfielder has reportedly chosen South Florida as his preferred destination, setting the stage for a mouth-watering reunion with several former rivals and friends in the United States.

The Manchester United veteran has made up his mind. After leaving Old Trafford this summer, Casemiro has identified Inter Miami as his next home. The Athletic reports that while several options were on the table, the 34-year-old is determined to move to Vice City.

The move would see the Brazilian international join an all-star roster that already includes Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and German Berterame. Despite interest from across the globe, the lure of the ambitious MLS project in Miami has proven too strong for the five-time Champions League winner, who is coming off a resurgent final season in the Premier League.

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The deal is not without its complications, as the LA Galaxy currently hold the "discovery rights" for the midfielder. Under MLS regulations, the Galaxy have the priority right to negotiate with the player, and the club was hopeful of convincing Casemiro to move to California instead. Reports suggest the Galaxy held numerous conversations with the player’s representatives and submitted multiple contract offers.

This mechanism is designed to prevent MLS teams from driving up prices by bidding against each other for the same international targets. However, Casemiro's insistence on joining Miami has forced a standoff. If a deal is to be finalised, Miami will likely have to compensate the Galaxy, similar to how Los Angeles paid Charlotte