Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr are ready to make a big-money move for Casemiro in January, according to reports – and a ‘big campaign’ is currently underway to try to sign the Manchester United midfielder. Is.
For some time now, Casemiro has been tipped to join the Saudi Pro League. In fact, several clubs in Saudi Arabia are affiliated, including Al Ittihad, Al Hilal, Al Ahli, Al Ettifaq and Al Qadsiyah.
However, it seems that Al Nassr are the most likely team to make a move for the 32-year-old, who has made over 100 appearances for United since joining from Real Madrid in 2022.
Saudi dealmakers believe Casemiro is available for around €30 million [£24.8m]according to the journalist ben jacobsWhich has suggested that the player is ‘open’ to the idea of a move to Saudi.
Last summer, when he was being linked with a move to Al Ittihad, the Brazilian midfielder was reportedly against leaving Old Trafford for pastures new, but it appears that things have changed in recent months.
It is also said that Al Nassr are in the financial position to make a move for Casemiro and as a result, if he agrees to put pen to paper he would become one of the top five paid footballers in Saudi.
Furthermore, Al Nassr is particularly keen to get a deal before the TV rights cycle renewal at the end of this year.
The Saudi club, managed by former Lazio and Inter Milan boss Stefano Pioli, has an array of talent. Without a doubt, Cristiano Ronaldo is their biggest star, along with Sadio Mane, Aymeric Laporte and Marcelo Brozovic.
Last month, Ronaldo claimed that the Saudi Pro League is better than Ligue 1.
Speaking at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai, he said: “Definitely the Saudi league is better than Ligue 1. France only have PSG. The rest are all finished. 38, 39 is a lot of running fast in 40-degree weather. Try and see.”
Casemiro played with Ronaldo at Man Utd. Image Credit: Getty
“It is difficult to become champion in Saudi. Al Hilal are better this year, Al Ittihad are top of the league, but I believe we have to work hard to become champion,” Ronaldo said.
“I have been champion wherever I have played and I believe I will be champion, but I have won this trophy for scoring so many goals and making assists and maintaining my level.”
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