Kamal Ghorui
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been rivals for many years. Now, that same rivalry is showing up again in the transfer market. Reports say Ronaldo is trying to bring his former teammate Casemiro to Al-Nassr, while Messi’s club Inter Miami is also interested in signing him. Casemiro is expected to leave Manchester United this summer as a free agent. The club has decided not to extend his contract, which means he can join any team without a transfer fee. This move will also reduce Manchester United’s wage bill, as Casemiro earns a very high weekly salary.At the same time, there is strong interest from Inter Miami. According to Daily Mail (via MSN), Messi’s club is looking at Casemiro as a key signing. But things are not that simple, as another option has come up, a reunion with Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo pushes for Casemiro reunion as Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami move faces financial doubts
Reports from Spanish outlet MARCA say Ronaldo has already spoken to Casemiro. He wants him to join Al-Nassr and play together again, just like they did at Real Madrid. The two shared great success there and played more than 100 matches together.Casemiro, now 34, is still performing well. This season, he has played 30 matches for Manchester United, starting 28 of them. He has scored seven goals and provided two assists, showing he still has a strong impact on the field.Off the pitch, Casemiro recently spent time in Miami with his family. Reports say he liked the city and has told friends he would enjoy living there. This makes Inter Miami an attractive option for him.However, there is a problem. Inter Miami may not have enough money right now to match his salary expectations. On the other hand, Al-Nassr can offer a very high salary, which could make Ronaldo’s offer more tempting.Meanwhile, another big football name has entered the conversation. Zico recently spoke about Neymar in an interview with ESPN (via GOAL). He compared Neymar to Messi and Ronaldo and raised concerns about his attitude.Zico said, “I’m a fan, God gave him a talent that he gave to few. In this world I’m talking about, it’s Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar. They are the three. But the other two are tremendous professionals. He was not being one. Football gave him everything and that’s the problem. But talent, he has more than everyone else. For a while now, he hasn’t known how to make the most of it.”Neymar, who is now 34, has struggled with injuries. Since October 2023, he has played only 35 matches. He was also left out of Brazil’s latest squad. Still, if he performs well for Santos in the coming weeks, he could return for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
