Manchester United Confirms Casemiro's Contract Will Not Extend

Manchester United has decided not to offer an extension to Casemiro, whose contract is set to expire at the end of the current season. The 34-year-old midfielder, who earns £350,000 per week, has been performing strongly, recently scoring his seventh goal of the season against Aston Villa.

Despite fan calls for his contract to be extended, the club's co-owner, Jim Ratcliffe, has indicated that the annual wage of £18.2 million is part of a broader strategy to cut costs and reshape the squad. The decision not to activate the extension clause in Casemiro's deal was made to facilitate a long-term rebuild without uncertainty.

Interim head coach Michael Carrick has confirmed that the club's position will not change. The announcement regarding Casemiro's future was made public to avoid confusion as the season draws to a close.