Casemiro has said he would like to stay at Manchester United until his contract expires in 2026, despite a challenging 2024-25 season which has seen the team struggle and the midfielder lose his place as a regular starter.
The Brazil international — who joined United from Real Madrid in 2022 — started in their 1-0 defeat to Tottenham on Sunday. Before that, he had been benched for 10 of United’s previous 11 league games under coach Ruben Amorim, with his side languishing in 15th in the Premier League table.
“I have to keep doing what I’m doing, with a lot of respect, and good behaviour,” Casemiro told Diario AS in an interview published on Monday.
“Of course, I’d like to play more. I don’t know any player who doesn’t want to play. And I want to help the club at this time.”
“I face things with respect for my teammates and the staff, and above all, respect for United.”
“I have a year and a half left on my contract, and I’d like to see it out here in Manchester. I’m comfortable here, and my family is too. They’ve adapted, we speak English. I’m very grateful to the fans and the club. I’m happy at the club. Happy on the bench? Of course not, that’s something else.”
“I’m young, and I’ve got a lot left to give,” Casemiro told AS. “I’m about to turn 33. Nowadays that’s like being 28 before — with nutrition, physical preparation, all that extending a player’s career if you look after yourself.”
