The Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro as a free agent, but the Major League Soccer (MLS) has opened a tampering investigation into the deal. Casemiro, 34, joins the MLS champions on a contract through the 2027 Sprint Season with an option until June 2029.
Casemiro previously played for Real Madrid and Manchester United, winning five UEFA Champions Leagues. He will now share a locker room with former rival Lionel Messi. David Beckham, Inter Miami co-owner, welcomed the signing: 'Es un ganador que ha conseguido muchísimo...'.
The MLS is reviewing an accusation of tampering against Inter Miami. The league confirmed it is gathering information and will not comment further until the review concludes. The probe centers on the 'discovery right' system, which gave LA Galaxy priority to negotiate with Casemiro. LA Galaxy stated they reached a settlement with Inter Miami for the discovery priority, but terms will be disclosed after the investigation. This is not the first time Inter Miami has faced sanctions; in 2021 they were fined $2 million for salary cap violations.
