Manchester United midfielder Casemiro will leave the club as a free agent, and Inter Milan are hoping to sign him this summer.
Inter Milan are looking to add more quality and depth in the middle of the park, and they have identified Casemiro as a target. According to a report from the Italian publication Calciomercato, the Nerazzurri are looking to sign the Manchester United midfielder on a bargain, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done.
The opportunity to move to Italy could be an interesting option for the player at this stage of his career. However, Inter Milan may not be the only Serie A club interested in the veteran midfielder, as recent reports have claimed that Napoli are also keen on signing him.
Where will Casemiro end up?
The former Real Madrid midfielder has been linked with clubs in Saudi Arabia and Brazil, but staying in Europe could be a preferable option for him. He is still very much at a level where he can compete at a top club. Inter Milan could provide him with the opportunity to fight for trophies and compete in the UEFA Champions League.
Inter Milan could use a reliable defensive midfielder amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Piotr Zielinski, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Additionally, the Manchester United midfielder’s winning experience and leadership qualities could be invaluable additions to the dressing room. The player has shown his quality at Real Madrid and Manchester United, and he has the physicality and technical attributes to succeed in Italian football as well.
Casemiro would be ideal for Inter Milan
Casemiro has added a new dimension to his game this season, and he has scored quite a few goals (7 strikes in 29 Premier League games). The Brazilian international is still evolving at this stage of his career, and he could prove to be an excellent acquisition for the Italian club, especially on a free transfer.
Apart from the fact that Inter Milan are one of the biggest clubs in Italy, their style of play and the physicality of Serie A would be ideal for the player as well. Italian football is less transition-heavy than the Premier League, and there is more emphasis on positioning than on athleticism.
For an ageing defensive midfielder like him, it would be the ideal situation. Also, he would get to play alongside the technically-proficient Nicole Barella in the middle of the park. The 34-year-old will have less space to cover than at Manchester United, which could hide his mobility issues and allow him to compete at a high level for a prolonged period.
