Casemiro

Casemiro's Manchester United spell ended after 160 appearances, 26 goals and 13 assists, closing the book on a stint that began with three straight Champions League titles at Real Madrid before injuries and age slowed him in the Premier League.

He signed with Inter Miami as a free agent on a deal running through the 2027 MLS season with an extension option to 2029, making his debut in a 1-0 win over Montreal on 25 July 2026 -- playing every minute.

The move immediately drew scrutiny: MLS opened an investigation into alleged tampering by Inter Miami over the signing, which the club's ownership has denied, saying it fully complied with league rules on negotiating with international players.

Casemiro remains a defensive-minded holding midfielder first -- a positional screen in front of the back line who breaks up play before it reaches his defenders -- with his passing range and experience now asked to organize a younger MLS midfield around him.

He arrives at Inter Miami fresh off Brazil's 2026 World Cup campaign and now lines up alongside Lionel Messi, calling the chance to choose his own next club -- for the first time in his career -- an important part of the decision.

The tampering investigation remains open and could yet affect the terms of his Miami arrival, though Inter Miami has stated publicly it expects no wrongdoing to be found.