Casemiro to join elite group of 27 players who have played alongside both Messi and Ronaldo amid Inter Miami move
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Casemiro appears set to begin a new chapter of his career after agreeing to join Inter Miami, a move that would see the experienced Brazilian midfielder continue playing at the highest level alongside Lionel Messi after years of sharing the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo. Casemiro appears set to begin a new chapter of his career after agreeing to join Inter Miami, a move that would see the experienced Brazilian midfielder continue playing at the highest level alongside Lionel Messi after years of sharing the pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo. The transfer has generated excitement for more than just its soccer implications, as it would also place the former Manchester United and Real Madrid star into a unique piece of soccer history. With Messi already leading Inter Miami’s ambitious project and Ronaldo having shared some of Casemiro‘s greatest triumphs at Real Madrid, the transfer represents another landmark moment in the Brazilian’s decorated career. While the official announcement is still pending, reports indicate that all major details have already been agreed. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano: “Inter Miami complete deal to sign Casemiro as new midfielder, here we go! Verbal agreement sealed with all parties involved and all formal steps resolved, now waiting to sign and announce the Brazilian.” The reported agreement follows months of speculation linking Casemiro with Major League Soccer. Although several clubs, including LA Galaxy and teams from the Saudi Pro League, were credited with interest, Inter Miami ultimately won the race for one of the world’s most accomplished defensive midfielders. 🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Inter Miami complete deal to sign Casemiro as new midfielder, here we go!Verbal agreement sealed with all parties involved and all formal steps resolved, now waiting to sign and announce the Brazilian.Casemiro wants to play with Messi. Future in MLS. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/gHty3SWAIM— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 20, 2026 Casemiro is expected to arrive as a free agent following the expiration of his Manchester United contract. The proposed three-year deal would reunite him with several familiar faces from Spanish soccer, including Messi, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo De Paul, while strengthening an area the Herons have sought to improve since Sergio Busquets’ retirement. Casemiro set to join an exclusive soccer club Beyond the transfer itself, the Brazilian veteran’s move carries another remarkable significance. By joining Inter Miami and becoming Messi’s teammate, he will become part of an elite group of just 27 players who have played alongside both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo during their senior careers. Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid CF poses with Carlos Casemiro The list includes some of the biggest names of the modern era, such as Angel Di Maria, Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, Paulo Dybala, Carlos Tevez, Gonzalo Higuain, Keylor Navas, Achraf Hakimi, Deco, Miralem Pjanic, Arthur Melo, Lisandro Martinez, Alejandro Garnacho, and Henrik Larsson, among others. No.PlayerPlayed with Lionel Messi atPlayed with Cristiano Ronaldo at1.Angel Di MariaArgentina / PSGReal Madrid2.Gerard PiqueBarcelonaManchester United3.Sergio RamosPSGReal Madrid4.Paulo DybalaArgentinaJuventus5.Gonzalo HiguainArgentinaReal Madrid / Juventus6.Carlos TevezArgentinaManchester United7.Achraf HakimiPSGReal Madrid8.Keylor NavasPSGReal Madrid9.DecoBarcelonaPortugal10.VitinhaPSGPortugal11.Henrik LarssonBarcelonaManchester United12.Martin CaceresBarcelonaJuventus13.Miralem PjanicBarcelonaJuventus14.Arthur MeloBarcelonaJuventus15.Nelson SemedoBarcelonaPortugal16.Andre GomesBarcelonaPortugal17.Danilo PereiraPSGPortugal18.Nuno MendesPSGPortugal19.Renato SanchesPSGPortugal20.Francisco TrincaoBarcelonaPortugal21Pablo SarabiaPSGReal Madrid22..Alejandro GarnachoArgentinaManchester United23.Lisandro MartinezArgentinaManchester United24.Gabriel HeinzeArgentinaManchester United25.Fernando GagoArgentinaReal Madrid26.Ezequiel GarayArgentinaReal Madrid27.
