Casemiro Free Transfer: Club that could sign him in 2026

Inter Miami CF

The frontrunners. As of March 28, 2026, Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Inter Miami have opened formal talks with Casemiro’s camp and submitted an official offer — the most advanced of any club in the race. Miami’s sporting case is watertight: Sergio Busquets retired after their MLS Cup win in December 2025, and the defensive midfield void has gone unfilled all season. Casemiro would slot straight into the anchor role alongside Messi, Suárez, De Paul and Berterame. The one obstacle is MLS roster rules — Miami’s three designated player spots are currently full, requiring a significant roster move to create space.

LA Galaxy

LA Galaxy are also firmly in the race, with The Athletic first reporting their interest on March 25. The Galaxy have made contact with Casemiro’s representatives. Like Miami, they face a designated player slot problem — but reports suggest they are exploring ways to “buy down” striker João Klauss’s contract below the DP threshold to free up room. Should Casemiro join, he would partner Marco Reus in a midfield boasting genuine European pedigree. Financially, the Galaxy are believed to be competitive with Miami’s offer.

Al Ittihad

The Saudi giants have been interested in Casemiro for over two years, and with Karim Benzema having departed for Al Hilal in February 2026, they have a high-profile vacancy to fill. ESPN sources confirm Al Ittihad are “closely monitoring” the situation. The key variable is Fabinho: the former Liverpool midfielder’s Al Ittihad contract also expires this summer, and whether the club retain or release him will shape whether they move for Casemiro. Financially, Saudi Arabia can comfortably beat any MLS or Serie A offer — potentially by a factor of three or four.

Al Nassr

The Cristiano Ronaldo connection makes this an intriguing prospect. ESPN’s Transfer Talk reported in February that Al Nassr are among the clubs interested, meaning Casemiro faces a remarkable choice: join Messi at Inter Miami or join Ronaldo at Al Nassr. The two were El Clásico rivals alongside Casemiro for years. Al Nassr have the financial firepower and a clear appetite for marquee names, though they face stiff internal Saudi competition from Al Ittihad for the midfielder’s signature.