{"id":298302,"date":"2026-01-22T20:57:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T20:57:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/298302\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T20:57:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T20:57:10","slug":"huge-figure-man-utd-saving-from-casemiro-exit-as-michael-carrick-aim-now-wont-cost-a-penny","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/298302\/","title":{"rendered":"Huge figure Man Utd saving from Casemiro exit as Michael Carrick aim now won&#8217;t cost a penny"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As Casemiro looks ahead to his final six months as a Manchester United player, Michael Carrick will also be able to look at the figure they&#8217;ll save from his exit<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_GettyImages-2256259055.jpg\" alt=\"Head Coach Michael Carrick, Casemiro of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on January 14, 2026 in Manchester, England\" loading=\"eager\"  \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Michael Carrick will be Casemiro's final manager at Manchester United\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Michael Carrick will be Casemiro&#8217;s final manager at Manchester United(Image: 2026 Manchester United FC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Casemiro&#8217;s impending exit from <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Manchester United<\/a> will shave \u00a315.6million from their wage bill. The Red Devils announced the former <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/real-madrid-cf\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Real Madrid<\/a> midfielder will<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/casemiro-man-united-exit-confirmed-36598523\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"> walk away from Old Trafford at the end of the current campaign.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">His contract expires at the end of June, meaning he will depart as a free agent. He has been one of <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/casemiro-man-united-wages-fee-27779500\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">the highest earners at the club<\/a> since his<a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/breaking-man-utd-confirm-casemiro-27787732\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"> shock arrival from Los Blancos in Erik ten Hag&#8217;s first campaign<\/a> as United boss.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">But there is also a reason why United have announced the 33-year-old&#8217;s exit now instead of waiting for the season to come to its climax.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/transfer-news\/casemiro-man-united-exit-confirmed-36598523\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36598523\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Man Utd confirm Casemiro is leaving club out of the blue as statement released<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/sport\/football\/news\/champions-league-fa-cup-change-36598468\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36598468\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Champions League to inspire &#8216;major FA Cup change&#8217; as immediate action taken<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">According to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/sport\/football\/manchester-united-announced-casemiro-departure-33284992\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"the Manchester Evening NewsLink opens in a new tab.\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">the Manchester Evening News<\/a>, Casemiro wanted the news to be released now to ensure there was no inaccurate speculation about his future which may hamper negotiations with potential suitors. It&#8217;s understood he was earning more than \u00a3300,000 per week at United.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Casemiro&#8217;s exit means the next United manager will have an extra \u00a315.6m per year to work with on their wage bill. However, it&#8217;s also understood Casemiro would have been in line for another \u00a32.6m if the Reds qualified for the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/champions-league\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Champions League<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">FOLLOW OUR MAN UTD FB PAGE!<\/strong> <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MirrorFootballManUnited#\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"\/><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Latest United news and more on our dedicated Facebook page<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Making the announcement now guarantees the club will not have to pay Casemiro this bonus. It may also comes as a relief to interim manager Michael Carrick, as it means his goal of Champions League qualification will not bring any financial cost to the club, if he is able to achieve it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The Brazilian played a huge role in Carrick&#8217;s first match of his second spell as temporary manager. Playing alongside <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/Kobbie-Mainoo\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Kobbie Mainoo<\/a> and <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/bruno-fernandes\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Bruno Fernandes<\/a> in midfield, Casemiro was outstanding in the 2-0 victory over <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-city-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Manchester City<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_GettyImages-2257614352.jpg\" alt=\"Casemiro of Manchester United poses at Old Trafford after announcing he will leave the club at the end of the season, upon the expiry of his contract on January 22, 2026 in Manchester, England\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"The news about Casemiro's departure was revealed this evening\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The news about Casemiro&#8217;s departure was revealed this evening(Image: 2026 Manchester United FC)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">His future at Old Trafford has been finite ever since Sir Jim Ratcliffe came in with the aim of signing younger players and cutting the salary bill down. However, it was a performance which suggested Casemiro is still a huge asset.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Interestingly, there was a clause in his contract suggesting a one-year extension would be triggered if he started 35 matches this season. He would have to start every match from now until the end of the campaign for this clause to be triggered.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">If there was any slight possibility of this happening, it was essentially ended by the announcement from the club. In his own message to United fans, many of which have been divided by the South American&#8217;s contributions, he said: \u201cI will carry <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/all-about\/manchester-united-fc\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Manchester United<\/a> with me throughout my entire life.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/0_GettyImages-2256527755.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester United head coach \/ manager Michael Carrick celebrates with Casemiro of Manchester United  during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on January 17, 2026 in Manchester, England\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/><\/p>\n<p aria-label=\"Casemiro was outstanding against City\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Casemiro was outstanding against City(Image: 2026 Robbie Jay Barratt &#8211; AMA)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">&#8220;From the first day that I walked out at this beautiful stadium, I felt the passion of Old Trafford and the love that I now share with our supporters for this special club. 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