With the recent buzz about the possible return of Brazilian international Casemiro to the Brazilian league, veteran Brazilian journalist Jorge Nicolas has taken a direct stance on the matter. He firmly believes that Casemiro is not expected to return to the Brazilian game, this view stems from Casemiro's current lucrative annual salary at Manchester United. It is reported that Casemiro has become United's highest paid player, earning £18.2 million a year, a salary that is hard to find in the Brazilian league. In light of this, Jorge Nicolas has advised fans to "not take these rumors seriously".
Although Casemiro has not been given a Premier League start since a defeat to Liverpool and there have been rumors of his possible departure this summer, even with rumors of a Brazilian team, Jorge Nicolas analyzes that if Casemiro were to leave, he would be more likely to join a club that could offer him a salary that matches his current one and would be willing to pay a hefty transfer fee to Manchester United. He specifically mentions the Saudi League as one of the possible places for Casemiro to go, a reference that highlights Casemiro's appeal in the transfer market and the importance he places on his salary package.
