Why Casemiro Is Set For Huge Pay Rise At Manchester United

Casemiro. Photo. Imago

Why Casemiro Is Set For Huge Pay Rise At Manchester United

Evans Ousuru 18:30 - 11.05.2025

Casemiro has reasserted himself in the Manchester United team in recent weeks.

Casemiro is set for a hefty pay rise if Manchester United win the Europa League this month, according to the Daily Mail.

The Brazilian's future at Old Trafford has been in doubt all season, with United keen to move his £375,000-a-week salary off the wage bill.

He looked to have fallen down in the pecking order under Ruben Amorim, who at one point opted for young Toby Collyer instead.

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However, Casemiro has reasserted his importance at United in recent weeks after delivering commanding performances, particularly in the Europa League.

After a period of inconsistent form and speculation about his future, the Brazilian has been instrumental in United's Europa League campaign, with the midfielder contributing with two goals in the 7-1 aggregate demolition of Athletic Club in the semi-finals.

What Casemiro will pocket

Casemiro looks reborn at United. Pboto. Imago

Casemiro, whose contract expires in 2026, looks set to benefit financially if Amorim's men beat Tottenham in the Bilbao final on May 21.

The former Real Madrid midfielder's weekly wages will increase by 25 per cent if United return to the Champions League next season.

This means he will earn close to £500,000-per-week, which is what Cristiano Ronaldo earned in his second spell at the club.

Casemiro's potential pay rise could come amid co-owner Jim Ratcliffe's attempts to slash wages at the club.

In March, Ratcliffe named the five-time Champions League winner as one of six players 'not good enough or overpaid'.

Ruben Amorim's belief

Manchester United.
Ruben Amorim's Man United are counting on Europa League to seal Champions League qualification.

Ruben Amorim's belief

Earlier this week, Amorim claimed that United have found a way to get the best out of the 33-year-old.

"I think he has improved a lot. You can see not the way he plays but the way he runs. You can see it. We have the data to show him where he worked really hard. He is a very good example," Amorim said.

Amorim accepts that Casemiro cannot perform the high press he wants and is happy to let the veteran midfielder sit deeper to help out at the back, while wing-backs like Noussair Mazraoui, Patrick Dorgu and Diogo Dalot join the attack.

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