Midfielder Casemiro decided to stay at United instead of moving to Al-Nassr, because the 2026 World Cup is the priority in the Brazilian's decision.
The 33 -year -old chose to stay at Man United, where he was “very happy”, to have the best chance to represent the national team at the 2026 World Cup, according to Goal. Casemiro is considered to be the “trusted person” by the new coach Carlo Ancelotti in Selecao, and the former Real Madrid star feels he still has a certain role for the national team if he has a successful season in the Premier League.
Although having a better opportunity to reunite with his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, it seems that this is not really attractive Casemiro when he chose to stay at Old Trafford and contribute to the reconstruction of coach Ruben Amorim. Casemiro had 128 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring 17 goals.
The 33 -year -old contract with Man United will expire next summer and he can reconsider the possibility of moving to Saudi Arabia after the 2026 World Cup.
Casemiro has had 77 appearances for Brazil since 2011 and has returned to the squad under former coach Los Blancos Ancelotti after the Italian strategist took over Selecao in June. 23 years have passed and Brazil has not been tasted glory at the World Cup, but the team with a record 5 times of champion is hoping that appointing a champion like Ancelotti will give them the best chance that can be crowned in the US, Canada and Mexico next year.