MLS investigating Casemiro move to Inter Miami amid allegations of tampering | OneFootball

Former Manchester United and Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro has completed his transfer to Inter Miami – but the deal is now being investigated by Major League Soccer (MLS) amid claims of tampering.

The 34-year-old Brazil international, who was a free agent following the conclusion of his contract at Old Trafford last season, joins the Major League Soccer club on a deal that runs until the end of the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.

The agreement includes an option to extend his stay until June 2029, pending visa approval.

Casemiro’s discovery rights were held by LA Galaxy, and by league rule that would have prevented Inter Miami from negotiating with him.

The teams reached a settlement that allowed Inter Miami to get the long-awaited signing done, but the league is still probing the tampering allegation.

“The league is gathering all relevant information and will refrain from further comment until the review is complete,” MLS said in a statement.

“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.”

It’s unclear when Casemiro will debut for Inter Miami as he is still waiting on the necessary visa.

Casemiro brings with him an impressive haul of five Champions League winners’ medals, alongside FA Cup and League Cup triumphs from his time in England.

The Brazil international will now link up with Argentina forward Lionel Messi in Miami.

He told Inter Miami’s official website: “What motivates me the most – and I think this is true for every player – is winning and continuing to grow. The project the club presented to me, along with the effort everyone made to bring me here, means a lot to me.

“I’m incredibly grateful and I can’t wait to get started so I can repay that trust—not only during the 90 minutes on matchday, but every day in training as well.

“All I can say is thank you, and I’ll give everything I have to return the affection and confidence the club has shown me.”

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Casemiro spent four years at Manchester United (Martin Rickett/PA)

Capped 91 times by his country – the last five of them at the 2026 World Cup – the former Sao Paulo player brings vast experience to his new club.

Co-owner David Beckham said: “I’m very proud to welcome Casemiro and his family to Inter Miami. He is a person and a player that I have admired for a long time.

“He is a winner who has achieved so much in the game and after such an incredible career with Real Madrid and Manchester United I’m delighted that he’s decided to make Miami his next home.”

Managing Owner Jorge Mas added: “Casemiro’s arrival reflects the vision and ambition that define Inter Miami. We never settle.

“We’re always looking to grow, improve, and raise our standards every season.

“We’ve built a global club with the vision of becoming not only the best club in the United States, but also a benchmark globally.

“Casemiro embodies everything this club stands for: leadership, a winning mentality, and an extraordinary track record at the highest level of the game.

“After achieving virtually everything there is to achieve in fútbol, his decision to join Inter Miami shows that he shares our ambition and our commitment to the highest standards as we continue building for the future.

“We’re thrilled to welcome him to the Inter Miami family.”