Inter Miami signs 5-time Champions League winner Casemiro — but did they tamper?

MIAMI — Inter Miami CF on Wednesday announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Carlos Henrique Casemiro, adding one of soccer’s most experienced and successful players to its roster.

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Casemiro joins the club as a free agent and is under contract through the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, with an option to extend the deal through June 2029. The club stated that the move is pending approval of his P-1 Visa.

The 34-year-old midfielder arrives in Miami after a decorated career that includes five UEFA Champions League titles, three LaLiga championships, and multiple international trophies with Real Madrid.

He also spent the past three seasons playing for Manchester United in the English Premier League.

“I’m motivated by winning and continuing to grow,” Casemiro said in the team’s news release on Wednesday. “I can’t wait to get started and give everything I have to repay the trust the club has shown me.”

Inter Miami owners praised the signing, calling Casemiro a player who brings leadership and a winning mentality to the team.

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Co-owner David Beckham said he was excited to welcome the midfielder after watching his successful career with Real Madrid and Manchester United.

“I’m very proud to welcome Casemiro and his family to Inter Miami,” he said in part. “He is a person and a player that I have admired for a long time.”

Casemiro is considered one of the top defensive midfielders of his generation and joins Inter Miami as the club continues to build a stronger roster for the present and future.

According to MLS insider Tom Bogert, the league has opened an investigation into possible tampering violations during Casemiro’s signing process.

Bogert said the Los Angeles Galaxy reportedly held Casemiro’s discovery rights, and MLS is reviewing whether any league rules were broken.

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