Casemiro: “I only wanted to play for LA Galaxy” before moving to...

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Background

Casemiro, a Brazilian national team midfielder, joined Inter Miami after leaving Manchester United on a free transfer. Despite initially wanting to play for the LA Galaxy, he chose Inter Miami, raising questions about his scouting rights in MLS.

Why is this important?

Casemiro's statements reveal potential tensions between clubs in MLS, as his desire was to play for LA Galaxy, but his move to Inter Miami sparked an investigation into his discovery rights. This may affect the reputation of clubs in the league and highlights the importance of laws related to transfers.

Key points

• Casemiro: “I only wanted to play for LA Galaxy” before moving to...
• Casemiro revealed his desire to play for LA Galaxy, but things took a different turn when he moved to Inter Miami, which led to the opening of an investigation into the transfer.
• Football news: Casemiro 'only wanted to play for LA Galaxy' before Inter Miami move - BBC Sport.

Willie Kutz, General Manager of the Los Angeles Galaxy, spoke about the statements of Casemiro, the Brazilian national team midfielder, who confirmed that his desire was to play for the Galaxy only. These statements come at a time when Major League Soccer is investigating Casemiro's transfer to Inter Miami.

Casemiro, 34, joined Inter Miami last July on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United. Casemiro signed a contract that runs until the end of the 2027 MLS season, with an option to extend until June 2029. He scored an own goal in Inter Miami's match with Columbus Crew, which ended in a 2-2 draw, as Messi returned to action after participating in the World Cup.

Speaking to the media after the Galaxy's match with Dallas, Kutz confirmed that Casemiro contacted his former club and explained to them that he wanted to play for Inter Miami. “It's true that Casemiro called us and told us that he always wanted to play for Inter Miami,” said Kutz. “But this came two months after he told us he only wanted to play for Galaxy.”

The investigation being conducted by MLS concerns Casemiro's discovery rights, a rule in the league that gives a particular club the first right to sign a player if they want to join them. The American League announced the start of the investigation minutes after Casemiro's transfer was announced.

“The league is gathering relevant information and will refrain from commenting until the review is completed,” the league said. “While Inter Miami and Galaxy have reached a settlement regarding the priority of Casemiro’s discovery, terms will be announced upon completion of the investigation.”

Each MLS team can have up to five players on its scouting list at any given time, and they can add or remove players. This rule has been in place since the league was founded in 1996, and there is no equivalent in European football. The Galaxy had held the rights to discover Casemiro, but when announcing the signing of the player, Inter Miami stated that they had acquired the rights from the Galaxy.

Casemiro previously expressed his stance towards Galaxy, saying he made it clear to them that he wanted to join Inter Miami. "In the end, Inter Miami is the city I love. My wife, my children and I are always here when we have holidays. We know the city well," added Casemiro. “When I spoke with Galaxy, I made it clear to them which team I want to join in MLS and that is Inter Miami because of the project, the hope, and of course to play with the best player of all time.”

What's next?

MLS' investigations into Casemiro's transfer are expected to continue, which could lead to changes in how clubs handle player scouting rights. The Galaxy and Inter Miami settlement regarding Casemiro's priority scouting will also be announced upon completion of the review, which could impact the future of transfers in the league.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the result of the match between Inter Miami and Columbus Crew?

The match ended in a 2-2 draw.

How did Casemiro's transfer affect the MLS schedule?

The ongoing investigation into MLS concerns Casemiro's discovery rights, which could impact the clubs involved.

When did Casemiro join Inter Miami?

Casemiro joined Inter Miami last July.

How long is Casemiro's contract with Inter Miami?

Casemiro has signed a contract that runs until the end of the 2027 season with an option to extend until June 2029.

What is Inter Miami's next match?

No details about Inter Miami's next match were mentioned in the article.

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