Ronaldo personally intervenes, disrupting Messi's 70 million euro superstar deal

Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly actively recruiting his former teammate Casemiro to join Al Nassr, aiming to directly prevent this midfielder from reuniting with his arch-rival Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.

The summer 2026 transfer market is heating up due to a dramatic scenario: Casemiro - the pillar of Manchester United, is facing a crossroads between Saudi Arabia and the United States. After 4 years at Old Trafford, the 34-year-old midfielder has confirmed his departure at the end of this season as the Red Devils decided not to renew his contract to cut the massive weekly wage bill of £350,000.

Immediately, an arms race has erupted. On one side is David Beckham's Inter Miami - where Lionel Messi reigns and urgently needs a top-class "sweeper" to replace the recently retired Sergio Busquets.

On the other side of the battle line, Cristiano Ronaldo is not staying out of the fray. According to the newspaper Marca, CR7 is leveraging his close relationship from their playing days at Real Madrid to persuade Casemiro to reject Messi's invitation and instead join Al Nassr in the Saudi Arabian National Championship.

The prospect of playing alongside Messi in MLS is undoubtedly an enticing experience for a player like Casemiro, who has won the Champions League five times. In fact, the Brazilian midfielder recently enjoyed a family vacation in Miami and expressed his fondness for life there. However, the biggest hurdle for Inter Miami is MLS's strict financial regulations, forcing Casemiro to accept a significant salary cut if he wishes to join.

This is precisely the loophole allowing Ronaldo to "intervene." Al Nassr has ample financial resources to maintain, even increase, Casemiro's current income. For Ronaldo, bringing his close friend to the Middle East would not only help Al Nassr solidify its top position but also be seen as a sweet "retaliation" against Messi on the transfer negotiation table.

Although his future is being torn between the two greatest legends in the world, Casemiro continues to demonstrate absolute professionalism in the Manchester United jersey. He is experiencing perhaps his best season in England with 7 goals and 2 assists in 30 matches. His presence in midfield is the key factor helping Michael Carrick's team soar in third place and close in on a Champions League spot.

Casemiro's departure amidst peak form leaves Red Devils fans regretful, but it also enhances his value in the eyes of Ronaldo and Messi.

Casemiro's final decision this summer will not merely be choosing a new destination, but also the answer to the endless rivalry between the two icons Ronaldo and Messi on a completely new battlefield: influence in the global transfer market.