In a dramatic turn of events, Brazilian midfielder Casemiro is reportedly negotiating an exit from Manchester United following a catastrophic performance in the team’s humiliating 3-0 defeat against Liverpool. The match, a highly anticipated English Premier League clash at Old Trafford, saw Casemiro at the center of criticism for his role in the debacle.
Casemiro, who was expected to be a key figure for Manchester United this season, had a nightmare of a game. He was directly responsible for two errors that allowed Liverpool’s Luis Díaz to score twice within the first half. This prompted United’s manager Erik ten Hag to make a bold decision by substituting the experienced midfielder at halftime with the young and relatively inexperienced Toby Collyer.
The decision, while surprising, was indicative of just how poor Casemiro’s performance had been. Ultimately, Manchester United couldn’t recover, and Mohamed Salah sealed Liverpool’s commanding victory with a third goal, leaving United fans in despair.
This shocking performance was particularly disappointing given that Casemiro had shown promising signs of returning to form earlier in the season. After a lackluster previous campaign where he struggled to make an impact, the Brazilian appeared rejuvenated during the summer, delivering solid performances in the Community Shield, where United narrowly lost to Manchester City on penalties, and in their Premier League opener against Fulham, which they won 1-0.
However, the horror show against Liverpool seems to have erased any optimism surrounding Casemiro’s resurgence in his third season at Old Trafford. Reports now suggest that the midfielder could be on his way out of Manchester United, with Turkish giants Galatasaray emerging as a potential destination.
Casemiro is still considering leaving United in the coming days, with Galatasaray actively pursuing a loan deal for the Brazilian international. The Turkish club, which recently secured a high-profile loan deal for Victor Osimhen from Napoli, is keen on strengthening their midfield and views Casemiro as a valuable addition.
“Galatasaray wants to bolster their midfield, and Casemiro is one of the names on their list. The Turkish club is currently in negotiations with Manchester United to secure a one-year loan deal for the Brazilian star,” the report stated.
The potential move comes at a time when Manchester United is struggling in the Premier League, currently sitting 14th in the table after three matches, with just one win and two losses. The club’s next challenge is an away fixture against Southampton, scheduled for 18:30 on September 14.
If Casemiro does depart, it would mark a sudden and unexpected twist in his career, particularly after what many had hoped would be a season of redemption at Old Trafford. For Manchester United, losing such an experienced player could further complicate their early-season woes as they seek to climb back up the Premier League standings.
This developing story is sure to keep fans and pundits on edge as the transfer window countdown continues. Will Casemiro find a new start in Turkey, or can he salvage his Manchester United career? Only time will tell.
