With rumors swirling in Brazil about the possible return of international player Casemiro to the Brazilian league, veteran Brazilian media personality Jorge Nicolas gave a direct answer to the story. His blunt assertion that Casemiro is not expected to return to the domestic game was an instant hit. His opinion stems from Casemiro's lucrative salary package at Manchester United. It is reported that Casemiro's annual salary at United is as high as £18.2 million, a level of income that is rare in the Brazilian league, so he advised fans "not to believe these rumors".
Despite the fact that Casemiro failed to make his Premier League debut after a defeat to Liverpool, and that there have been rumors about his possible departure this summer, even with Brazilian clubs, Jorge Nicolas believes that if Casemiro were to leave United, he would be more likely to join a club that could offer him a similar salary to the one he currently earns, and would be willing to pay a high transfer fee. He specifically mentions the Saudi League as one of the possible options for Casemiro, an offer that not only highlights Casemiro's value in the transfer market, but also reveals the value he places on his salary package.
