Reversal! The future of Manchester United superstar Casemiro has changed. He was once regarded as the failure of his predecessor and now he is a favorite to stay in the team.

Casemiro’s time at Manchester United can be called a “roller coaster” of ups and downs.

It was once included in the sale plan and became the "negative teaching material" of the previous management

In the 2022/2023 season, under Ten Hag, Casemiro spent his first successful season after joining Manchester United. But even with such highlights, the former Real Madrid star still struggled many times during his career at Manchester United.

More importantly, when Ineos Group initially acquired a minority stake in Manchester United, they directly listed the signing of Casemiro as a "typical mistake" made by the previous management of Old Trafford - which also meant that Casemiro at that time had already been included in the list of potential sales.

Counterattack in desperate situation! Returning to the starting lineup from the edge of abandonment, Anfield proved his value

However, even though there have been many reports in the past few years that "as long as the price is right, he will be sold", the Brazilian star has never given up on his Manchester United career.

Although Casemiro's performance was sluggish in his second season after joining Manchester United, his status improved significantly last season. When Ruben Amorim took over the team at the end of 2024, Casemiro initially failed to even make the roster for the game, but he relied on his own efforts to win back the main position step by step. Now this season, he has firmly occupied the starting position, partnering with Bruno Fernandez in the midfield.

And his importance was clearly reflected in a recent game: During the international break, Casemiro had just played two friendly matches in Asia on behalf of Brazil, and after returning to Manchester United, he was still able to start the game at Anfield Stadium - this arrangement is enough to illustrate his importance in the team.

The suspense of staying in the team is broken? The attitude of the 33-year-old veteran has become the key, and Manchester United has also relented

Previously, it was generally believed that the Brazilian international will leave Manchester United when his contract expires next year, but the latest news shows that such speculation may be premature.

According to "The Athletic" report, "Given that he has regained a stable chance to play and is happy in Manchester, Casemiro is not currently considering leaving Old Trafford. He still hopes to help Manchester United become a strong football team again."

It is worth mentioning that Manchester United will most likely not activate the extension option in Casemiro's existing contract - because this means continuing to pay his current high salary. But even so, "it is not impossible for both parties to negotiate a new contract."

In addition, Casemiro's performance when he was abandoned at the beginning of 2025 also impressed the club's senior officials. The report mentioned, “Casemiro did not knock on Amorim’s door to protest. People close to his team revealed that he was not depressed, but instead ignited his fighting spirit, determined to prove those doubters wrong—— His idea is to prove his worth to the coach on the training field first, and then show it to everyone in the game after regaining the opportunity to play."

Club insiders also said, "Whether it is performance on the field or mentality and leadership off the field, Casemiro deserves recognition." Everyone also mentioned that Casemiro is a "cheerful person" who is not only willing to train with young players, but also takes the initiative to serve as their mentor to help young people adapt to the team faster.

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