How Casemiro's extra-year contract option could be triggered at Man United?
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The Brazilian’s deal will expire at the end of the 2025-26 season.
Casemiro’s contract with Manchester United is officially scheduled to expire at the end of this season. But he may be eligible for an extension. Meanwhile, United may see a lot of major players depart during the summer transfer window in 2026.
Unless there are unforeseen circumstances about a new contract for the two seasoned leaders, Casemiro and Harry Maguire are both scheduled for an exit.
Additionally, Bruno Fernandes is anticipated to look for a way out. His £57 million release clause is probably going to draw interest from Europe and beyond.
There is a possibility, nevertheless, that the Brazilian will receive an extension. According to recent sources from Brazil, Casemiro is expected to leave United. The player has generated interest from American and Saudi Arabian teams.
His future is far from certain, though, as Laurie Whitwell recently revealed for The Athletic that Casemiro can use games played to activate an extra-year option in his United deal.
The 35-game start clause
Casemiro is thought to need to start 35 games overall this season in order to initiate that deal with United, which at this point appears improbable.
The 33-year-old must start each of Michael Carrick’s 17 games in charge because he has started 18 games so far this season.
Whitwell further revealed that Casemiro has been consistent in the league, but this still makes it extremely unlikely that United will see that option activated.
To earn it, though, he must continue to be flawless in terms of his cards, performance, and level of fitness. Although it remains to be seen, the midfielder has fared brilliantly so far this season.
When is Casemiro’s deal expiring?
His deal will expire at the end of the season.
How many games does he need to start to earn a contract extension?
He needs to start 35 games this season.
How many games has he started so far?
He has started 18 games.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.