LONDON, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- Manchester United said on Thursday that midfielder Casemiro will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
"Casemiro will leave Manchester United this summer, upon the expiry of his contract," Manchester United said in a statement on Thursday.
"The legendary midfielder has enjoyed four seasons at the club, playing 146 games and scoring 21 goals to date," the statement added.
The 33-year-old joined United from Real Madrid for 70 million pounds in 2022 and has played a key role for the club.
He scored the opening goal in Manchester United's 2023 Carabao Cup final victory over Newcastle, as United finished third in the Premier League.
His future came under scrutiny last year when new co-owner Jim Ratcliffe suggested some players were "not good enough" and "overpaid."
The Brazil international said he would continue to fight until the end of the season.
"It is not time to say goodbye; there are many more memories to create during the next four months," he said.
"We still have a lot to fight for together; my complete focus will, as always, remain on giving my everything to help our club to succeed," he said. ■
