Casemiro had announced that his time with Manchester United is coming to an end at the end of the season. However, the Brazilian CDM's return to an elite level since then has convinced a section of the fans that the experienced campaigner should not be let go. Casemiro has been performing consistently, which has reminded supporters of a clause in his contract that states that the club can extend his stay for another year if they wish to. As things stand, United should trigger this extension and let his replacement, whoever that may be, learn from the best, the fans think.
Meanwhile, a new report claimed that the ship has long since sailed. The former Real Madrid star and Manchester United's Casemiro had mutually agreed in January to waive the extension clause during talks to formally announce his Old Trafford departure, Manchester Evening News said in a report. It was Casemiro who wanted to make the news public, and United agreed as they were convinced that it was for the best not to extend his contract, the report said.
For the clause to be activated, there was a minimum number of games that the midfielder had to start. This was the pre-Carrick era, and nobody imagined Casemiro regaining his form to become a regular starter. The target is well within his reach, and there is no reason for the team not to start him for the remainder of the league games.
The Real Madrid legend is wanted by cash-rich non-European clubs, but the 34-year-old believes he still has what it takes to play at the most demanding level, a report said. The 34-year-old is reportedly earning £350,000 a week at the club, and triggering the extension clause would mean he will continue to earn the same for another season. The hefty salary is being highlighted as the primary reason for the club to bid farewell to the experienced campaigner.