The midfield general is hanging up his boots at Old Trafford. Manchester United has confirmed Casemiro will leave at the end of the season, marking the end of an era defined by grit, goals, and a slow decline.

It is official: Casemiro is leaving Manchester United. The club’s announcement today confirms what many fans in Nairobi video halls have been whispering for months. The Brazilian tank, the man who brought steel to a midfield made of marshmallows, is departing when his contract expires in June 2026. It is a bittersweet moment for the "Man U Damu" brigade.

A Legacy of Two Halves

When Casemiro arrived from Real Madrid, he was the savior. He scored in the Carabao Cup final, he tackled everything that moved, and he looked like the £70 million leader United desperately needed. But the Premier League is unforgiving. Father Time is undefeated. This season, the legs looked heavier, the recovery runs slower. The warrior spirit remained, but the body could no longer keep up with the pace of English football.

• The Numbers: 146 appearances, 21 goals. A decent return for a defensive midfielder. But his wages—over KES 50 million a week—were a millstone around the club’s neck. INEOS and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are ruthlessly cutting the fat, and Casemiro was the prime cut.
• The Reaction: "I will carry Manchester United with me throughout my entire life," Casemiro said. It’s a classy exit statement from a classy operator. Unlike some mercenaries, he bought into the badge.

What Next for United?

For Erik ten Hag (or whoever is in the hot seat), the search for a replacement begins now. They need a new engine. For Casemiro, a move to Saudi Arabia or a swansong in Brazil awaits. But for the United fans in Kenya, we will remember the good times—the headers, the crunching tackles, and that brief period where we believed he could fix everything. Kwaheri, Legend.