Manchester United confirms Casemiro final Old Trafford game

Michael Carrick said on May 21 that Casemiro has already played his final game for Manchester United, ending the midfielder’s Old Trafford run before the club’s last match of the season. Carrick told reporters before the Brighton trip that he made the decision last week and that Casemiro would not be involved on the final day. The announcement came days after Casemiro’s farewell at Old Trafford in United’s home win over Nottingham Forest. Goal, Yahoo and The Athletic all reported that the 34-year-old will not play again for the club. ### When did Carrick decide Casemiro would not play again? Carrick said on May 21 that the call had been made before United’s final home match. Goal reported Carrick saying he decided “last week” that Casemiro’s final appearance would come at Old Trafford rather than in the season finale away to Brighton. Yahoo also reported that Carrick confirmed the Brazilian had already played his last match for the club. (goal.com) The club’s own website listed a press-conference item headlined “Every word from Carrick: Casemiro, young players and Brighton (A)” and separate coverage titled “Carrick reveals team news for final day,” indicating the decision was part of United’s official pre-match briefing. Manchester United’s site also carried a “Farewell, Casemiro!” item earlier in the week. ### What was Casemiro’s final Old Trafford appearance? (goal.com) Casemiro’s farewell came in last weekend’s home win over Nottingham Forest, according to The Athletic and Yahoo. The Athletic reported that the midfielder said goodbye after four years at the club, while Yahoo described it as his final Old Trafford send-off before the Brighton match. Manchester United’s site also surfaced multiple farewell-related items, including “Old Trafford salutes Casemiro” and “Casemiro thanks the fans.” (manutd.com) The 34-year-old joined United from Real Madrid in 2022, according to Manchester United’s player profile. That profile says he made his debut at Southampton in September 2022 and became a regular in midfield during his first season. ### Is a transfer part of the reason he is leaving now? Goal linked Carrick’s confirmation to reports that Casemiro has been heavily linked with Inter Miami. (nytimes.com) Yahoo separately reported on May 22 that Carrick had confirmed Casemiro’s exit as the midfielder prepared for this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Neither of those reports said United had announced a destination for him. (manutd.com) Goal also reported in a separate May 2026 item that Casemiro’s contract would expire at the end of the campaign and that the club had confirmed he would not extend his stay at Old Trafford. That report said Carrick had played no role in the decision to release him. ### Why does the Brighton game matter now? (goal.com) Manchester United’s final league game is away to Brighton on May 24, according to Goal and the club’s own pre-match coverage. Carrick’s team news means the last selection of the season will be made without Casemiro, and United’s website indicated the manager was also addressing whether younger players could feature. (goal.com) May 24 is now the next fixed date in the story. Brighton host Manchester United in the season finale, and Casemiro’s last appearance remains the Nottingham Forest match at Old Trafford, according to Carrick’s pre-match comments and the subsequent reports. (goal.com)