Reports suggest LA Galaxy are exploring a move for the midfielder once his contract expires this summer.

The 33-year-old has already confirmed this will be his final season at Old Trafford , bringing an end to a four-year spell in England marked by scrutiny. 

While Casemiro’s focus remains on United’s push for Champions League qualification, uncertainty over his next step has intensified as the campaign progresses.

A familiar MLS pathway 

Galaxy’s interest is understood to centre on the MLS designated player rule, which allows clubs to sign up to three players whose salaries sit outside the league’s standard salary cap. 

Introduced to attract global stars, the mechanism has previously enabled Galaxy to recruit high-profile names from Europe.

A deal would see Casemiro follow former United icons David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to Los Angeles, both of whom joined the club at very different stages of their careers and left a lasting imprint on the league.

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Beckham’s arrival helped redefine MLS’s global profile, while Ibrahimovic used his time in California to reinforce his enduring relevance. 

Casemiro’s potential move would carry different motivations, but the pathway remains familiar for established European players approaching the later stages of their careers.

Crucially, the Brazilian’s recent form suggests his influence has not waned. He has remained a regular presence this season, making 22 appearances and scoring five goals in 2025-26.

This is a clear increase in attacking output compared to the previous two campaigns, in which he totalled one goal each.

Financial reality shapes what comes next

Despite that resurgence, United are believed to have been reluctant to trigger a one-year contract extension because of Casemiro’s wages, which have opened the door to external interest. 

Casemiro’s £375,000-per-week wages have become a significant consideration, with United keen to ease their financial commitments following recent cost-cutting measures.

Alongside MLS interest, clubs in Saudi Arabia continue to monitor the situation and would be better placed financially should the midfielder prioritise a lucrative final contract.

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The MLS season remains in its early stages, with the Western Conference tightly packed and playoff places still fluid. 

Galaxy sits among a group of clubs yet to establish clear separation, but their ambition to remain among the league’s leading contenders is evident.

Casemiro remains focused on finishing his United career strongly, but with his departure confirmed, attention is already shifting to where his next chapter will be written.

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