Fabrizio Romano Clarifies Manchester United Position on Casemiro Departure Amid Fan Pleas for Veteran Midfielder U-Turn

Fabrizio Romano reveals INEOS has not asked Casemiro to stay at Manchester United despite his record form and pleas from the Old Trafford crowd.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 16, 2026, 3:50 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Football365

Firm Contractual Stance Despite Resurgent Form

The future of Casemiro at Manchester United remains unchanged despite the midfielder's critical role in the club's late-season push for Champions League qualification. Following a goal-scoring performance in the 3-1 victory over Aston Villa, reports from Fabrizio Romano indicate that the player's official January declaration to move on stands as the current reality. While his debut season was followed by a perceived dip in consistency, his 2025/26 campaign has seen him return to the status of an indispensable leader in Michael Carrick’s starting eleven.

The Old Trafford Plea for One More Year

During Sunday’s clash at Old Trafford, the Manchester United support launched a collective effort to sway the veteran’s mind, with chants of "one more year" echoing throughout the stadium. The fans' desire to retain the five-time Champions League winner stems from his immense experience and the stabilizing influence he provides in high-stakes fixtures. According to Romano, while the perspective of keeping such a decorated figure is attractive to the fanbase, the player has not wavered from his intention to seek a new challenge at the conclusion of the current term.

Internal Silence From the INEOS Leadership

Despite the public outpouring of support for the Brazilian, the club’s sporting hierarchy has reportedly maintained a distance regarding his future plans. Romano revealed on his YouTube channel that no representatives from INEOS have reached out to Casemiro to request a contract extension or a reversal of his departure notice. While the transfer guru suggested that the situation could theoretically shift once the club's broader project—including a permanent managerial appointment—is finalized, the status quo between the player and the board remains at a firm impasse.