{"id":46747,"date":"2026-05-04T18:52:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T22:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/04\/you-never-know-manchester-united-star-casemiro-suggests-he-may-remain-at-old-trafford-after-surprising-late-turn\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T18:52:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T22:52:21","slug":"you-never-know-manchester-united-star-casemiro-suggests-he-may-remain-at-old-trafford-after-surprising-late-turn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/04\/you-never-know-manchester-united-star-casemiro-suggests-he-may-remain-at-old-trafford-after-surprising-late-turn\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;You never know&#8217; &#8211; Manchester United star Casemiro suggests he may remain at Old Trafford after surprising late turn"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/04\/you-never-know-manchester-united-star-casemiro-suggests-he-may-remain-at-old-trafford-after-surprising-late-turn\/#%E2%80%98You_never_know_Cunha_drops_hint_of_Casemiros_U-turn\" >&#8216;You never know&#8217;: Cunha drops hint of Casemiro&#8217;s U-turn<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/05\/04\/you-never-know-manchester-united-star-casemiro-suggests-he-may-remain-at-old-trafford-after-surprising-late-turn\/#Casemiro_became_a_big_player_for_Man_United_under_manager_Michael_Carrick\" >Casemiro became a big player for Man United under manager Michael Carrick.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Matheus Cunha has hinted that Casemiro could make a U-turn and remain at Manchester United next season, despite months of speculation linking the veteran midfielder with an MLS exit in the summer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Brazilian forward, who recently helped United qualify for the Champions League with a 3-2 win over Liverpool, dropped a major hint that the former Real Madrid star&#8217;s time at Old Trafford may not be over yet.<\/p>\n<p>Casemiro is widely expected to join David Beckham&#8217;s Inter Miami at the end of this season, but Cunha believes there is still a chance for a final twist.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <span role=\"presentation\"><u>apple<\/u><\/span>  &#038; <span role=\"presentation\"><u>Google play<\/u><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%98You_never_know_Cunha_drops_hint_of_Casemiros_U-turn\"><\/span>&#8216;You never know&#8217;: Cunha drops hint of Casemiro&#8217;s U-turn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Following United&#8217;s recent success, Cunha has been vocal about the influence his compatriot is having on the team.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I played with him in the national team and I know how important he is. He&#8217;s a great guy. And yes, it&#8217;s a privilege to have this guy in the dressing room,&#8221; Cunha said (quoted by Mirror).<\/p>\n<p>Regarding rumors of his impending departure, Cunha added:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We don&#8217;t know what his contract is in the end. And of course we&#8217;re all expecting a little bit more. Of course we know it&#8217;s more difficult than we talked about, but ultimately we don&#8217;t know.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>These comments come at a time when Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the INEOS Sports team are reportedly considering rationalizing their wage bills.<\/p>\n<p>But Cunha&#8217;s public appeal highlights the value the 34-year-old still brings to a team that has appeared to have rejuvenated in recent months.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Casemiro_became_a_big_player_for_Man_United_under_manager_Michael_Carrick\"><\/span>Casemiro became a big player for Man United under manager Michael Carrick.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A key factor in the potential U-turn is the midfielder&#8217;s rapid rise in form under caretaker manager Michael Carrick.<\/p>\n<p>Since Carrick took over in mid-January, Casemiro has looked like a transformed player, forming a great partnership with Koby Mainu that provided defensive stability and decisive goals.<\/p>\n<p>Casemiro has been a key figure in United&#8217;s late-season breakthrough. And while the player himself recently said his decision to leave was &#8220;done and done&#8221;, the growing bond between the player, coaching staff and fans who recently serenaded the Brazilian with chants of &#8220;one more year&#8221; may force him to reconsider.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matheus Cunha has hinted that Casemiro could make a U-turn and remain at Manchester United next season, despite months of speculation linking the veteran midfielder with an MLS exit in the summer. 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