[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, if Manchester United midfielder Casemiro reaches 35 starts in all competitions this season, it will activate a one-year automatic extension clause in his contract. Casemiro is approaching 34 years old; when he joined Manchester United in 2023, he signed a three-year contract worth approximately £350,000 per week, which included an option for a one-year extension. However, due to the club’s failure to qualify for the Champions League, it has been reported that his weekly salary has dropped to under £300,000.
Despite this, Casemiro is expected to leave this summer, as the club’s higher-ups may be reluctant to activate the one-year extension clause due to his high salary. However, achieving this may not be within their control. So far, the defensive midfielder has started 18 matches; if he can increase this number to 35, his contract will automatically extend, and his salary will revert to £350,000 per week.
However, considering that Manchester United has already exited the League Cup and the first round of the FA Cup, Casemiro would need to start all of the remaining 17 league matches to reach the target of 35 starts, which is nearly impossible. Although he has shown signs of improvement this season, given that he is already 33, he will likely require rest, and the club also hopes to avoid triggering his extension clause.