Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is poised for a stunning move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, with talks reportedly in their final stages.
The proposed transfer would see the Brazilian reunite with former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo in Riyadh, in what is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about moves of the summer window.
Al-Nassr have tabled a lucrative offer worth £650,000 a week — nearly double Casemiro’s current wages at United — in a bid to lure the 33-year-old to the Middle East.
The Saudi club is willing to pay between £20m and £30m to secure his services, significantly less than the £70m United paid Real Madrid just two years ago.
Sources close to the deal indicate Ronaldo himself has played a key role in persuading Al-Nassr to pursue his former midfield partner.
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The Brazilian, who was initially hesitant about relocating to Saudi Arabia, is now said to be open to the move, enticed by both the financial package and the prospect of rekindling an iconic partnership.
Casemiro’s departure will free up a £350,000-a-week salary, taking the Red Devils a strategic step towards team regeneration under manager Ruben Amorim.
With manager Ruben placing more faith in young midfielders Coby Mainu and Manuel Ugarte, Casemiro is keen to leave after seeing his role diminish despite a strong showing in the Europa League in 2024, with 10 starts.
While MLS side Atlanta United also expressed interest, Al-Nassr’s offer has effectively priced them out of contention.
His contract expires in 2026, and United have refused to offer a one-year extension, making a summer sale seem inevitable to avoid a free-transfer departure later on.
United plan to reinvest the transfer fee and salary savings into strengthening the midfield, with Bayern Munich’s João Palhinha high on the list of potential replacements.
For Casemiro, the move represents a golden finale to a trophy-laden career — and one last chance to share the pitch with Ronaldo.
For Manchester United, it marks a decisive step in restructuring their wage bill and rejuvenating the squad. A deal is expected to be completed in the coming days.
