MLS Investigates Casemiro Transfer Amid Tampering Allegations
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.
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The 34-year-old Brazil international joins the Major League Soccer club on a deal that runs until the end of the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, with an option to extend his stay until June 2029, pending visa approval.
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Casemiro’s discovery rights were held by LA Galaxy, and by league rule, that would have prevented Inter Miami from negotiating with him. However, 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.
MLS released a statement confirming that they are gathering all relevant information and will refrain from further comment until the review is complete. The terms of the settlement between Inter Miami and LA Galaxy will be released upon conclusion of the tampering investigation.
Casemiro is still waiting on the necessary visa to debut for Inter Miami, but he is expected to link up with Argentina forward Lionel Messi in Miami. The Brazil international brings with him an impressive haul of five Champions League winners’ medals, alongside FA Cup and League Cup triumphs from his time in England.
Casemiro expressed his excitement about joining Inter Miami, stating that what motivates him the most is winning and continuing to grow. He also praised the project that the club presented to him and the effort everyone made to bring him to the team.
Co-owner David Beckham welcomed Casemiro and his family to Inter Miami, saying that he is a person and a player that he has admired for a long time. Managing Owner Jorge Mas added that Casemiro’s arrival reflects the vision and ambition that define Inter Miami, and that he embodies everything the club stands for: leadership, a winning mentality, and an extraordinary track record at the highest level of the game.
Casemiro has a vast experience in the game, having been capped 91 times by his country, including the last five at the 2026 World Cup. He is a former Sao Paulo player and has achieved virtually everything there is to achieve in fútbol.
