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Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder and five-time Champions League winner Casemiro on Wednesday, and Major League Soccer is now investigating whether the reigning league champion engaged in tampering in closing that deal.
Casemiro, 34, who appeared in all five of Brazil’s matches at this year’s World Cup and scored a goal against Japan in the round of 32, has agreed to a contract with Inter Miami until the end of the 2027 sprint season, with an option to extend until June 2029.
MLS is officially transitioning from its traditional spring-to-fall schedule to an international-style summer-to-spring schedule, which spans July through May. To close the gap between the 2026 season and the start of the full 2027-28 season, MLS established the 2027 Sprint Season.north—A unique, truncated 14-match tournament that will run from February to May 2027.
Casemiro’s discovery rights were held by the LA Galaxy and because of a league rule that would have prevented Inter Miami from negotiating with him. The teams reached an agreement that allowed Inter Miami to complete the long-awaited signing, but the league is still investigating the manipulation allegation.
“The league is gathering all relevant information and will refrain from further comment until the review is complete,” MLS said in a statement. “While Inter Miami CF and LA Galaxy have reached an agreement for Discovery Priority to sign Casemiro, terms will be released once the tampering investigation is concluded.”
It is unclear when Casemiro will debut for Inter Miami. The team said it is still waiting for the necessary visa.
Casemiro spent the last four seasons at Manchester United and most of his professional career before that at Real Madrid.
“He is a winner who has achieved a lot in the game and after such an incredible career with Real Madrid and Manchester United, I am delighted that he has decided to make Miami his next home,” said Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham.
