However, the chance to move to Major League Soccer appears to be too appealing for Casemiro to turn down. Inter Miami are one of several U.S. clubs linked with the five-time Champions League winner and Sky Sports News<\/a> claim the Herons boast the ultimate trump card: Messi.<\/p>\n Such is his admiration of the eight-time Ballon d\u2019Or winner, the report claims that United\u2019s top earner would be prepared to reduce his salary demands. This compromise could prove decisive in Miami\u2019s negotiations given the strict wage regulations<\/a> which are in place across MLS.<\/p>\n Messi is a familiar foe for Casemiro. The pair have lined up on opposite sides of two historic soccer divides, clashing repeatedly for Barcelona, Argentina, Real Madrid and Brazil. Despite this constant enmity, there is a clear level of affection spilling out of the United midfielder.<\/p>\n Casemiro\u2019s Clear Messi Stance Lionel Messi (left) and Casemiro have faced off 20 times for club and country. | CARL DE SOUZA\/AFP\/Getty Images<\/p>\n \u201cI think that Messi marked an era,\u201d Casemiro told Placar<\/a> in the summer of 2023. \u201cHe\u2019s always been a rival, he\u2019s always been at Barcelona, he\u2019s always been at Argentina. There\u2019s no escaping him.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI always like to say, \u2018He who likes soccer, likes Messi.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n Casemiro<\/p>\n \u201cIt was a pleasure to watch him play, it was a pleasure to play against him. I didn\u2019t have the opportunity to play with him, unfortunately,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n At this point, it was noted that Messi was in search of a new club having left Paris Saint-Germain earlier that summer. \u201cIf you want more, I\u2019m there too,\u201d Casemiro laughed. Is the door open, he was asked. \u201cFor Messi, yes!\u201d<\/p>\n Casemiro Puts Foot Down on Man Utd Future Fans have pleaded with Casemiro to stay. | James Gill\/Danehouse\/Getty Images<\/p>\n Each Manchester United<\/a> fixture seems to feature the club\u2019s fans pleaded with Casemiro to stay for \u201cone more year.\u201d This stance has been echoed by some of his teammates yet no amount of affection is going to convince the 34-year-old: his mind is made up. <\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t think there\u2019s a chance, there\u2019s no chance,\u201d Casemiro told ESPN<\/a>. \u201cMostly because of what I said, you know? Go out the big door, I think it was four beautiful, wonderful years and I am eternally grateful not only to the club, but to the fans.<\/p>\n \u201cBut I think I have to leave in good terms, I have to go out on top. I will be an eternal United fan here in England and I just have to thank all the love from the fans.\u201d<\/p>\n![\"Lionel](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01kqyfxd7sa2zcvkm4e6.jpg\" "\\"Lionel")
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