In the midst of summer transfer rumors, Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has hinted that Casemiro will remain at Old Trafford.
His current deal with the Red Devils is up in two years, and the 32-year-old may choose to extend it until the summer of 2027 if he wants to.
With 25 appearances in all competitions, five goals, and three assists, Casemiro has once again been a crucial player for Manchester United this season, while dealing with injury issues.
Some have speculated that he may leave Manchester this summer, citing reports that teams in Saudi Arabia are closely monitoring his status.
Despite this, Ten Hag—who is also concerned about his future at Old Trafford—has dropped hints that Brazil’s captain will remain with the club for the time being.
Signs point to Casemiro’s summer stay, according to Erik ten Hag
When I first came here, I thought we needed a six—a defensive midfielder—and Casemiro was outstanding last year. Ten Hag told reporters on Friday that he doesn’t believe he ever scored this many goals.
Still, the squad relied heavily on him as a six, holding midfielder, and strategist. He has never before experienced the severity of the ailments he battled this season. Yet I am aware that he is a true victor.
Behold his career; during it, he never lost a game. He brought success wherever he went. And I have faith that he will also bring success to us; I only know that he needs games to improve.
His fighting spirit is the reason he took home all those major hardware awards, therefore I have no doubts about him. He’s charismatic, he’s a key cog in our wheel, and he’ll propel us to victory, as I’ve already said.
Christian Eriksen, a 32-year-old Danish international who has struggled to get regular playing time since Kobbie Mainoo came into the first squad, is reportedly going to look for greener pastures in the next transfer window, and Ten Hag touched on this topic as well.
Concerning Christian Eriksen’s inactivity, Erik ten Hag makes his case.
I attribute it mostly to [Kobbie Mainoo’s] development. “He [Kobbie] was so important for us. He’s playing that six/eight role, [to] bring creation to the team, to bring composure, in our possession game, to the team,” the Man U coach remarked in response to a query about Eriksen’s football related issues.
“I think that is the main reason why Christian has less minutes than last season.”
Although he has only seen action on 16 times in the Premier League, Eriksen has made 21 appearances for the season, scoring once and assisting on two others.
Despite making nine appearances in England’s top division this season, the Dane is expected to depart at the conclusion of the campaign, twelve months prior to his contract expiration.
The 20-time English champions are said to be targeting a central midfielder, two defenders, and a center striker during the summer transfer window.