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Inter Miami Signs Casemiro as MLS Opens Tampering Review

MLS's investigation into whether Miami contacted Casemiro before securing LA Galaxy's discovery rights has put the settlement terms on hold.

Overview

  • Inter Miami announced the signing of Brazil midfielder Casemiro on Wednesday, July 22, on a contract through the 2027 MLS Sprint season with an option to extend through June 2029.
  • Major League Soccer has opened a formal review of a tampering allegation that centers on the league's discovery-rights system and whether Miami negotiated with Casemiro before acquiring LA Galaxy's priority.
  • Inter Miami and LA Galaxy say they reached a settlement over the player's discovery priority, but MLS will not release the settlement terms until its investigation is complete.
  • Casemiro, 34, joins Miami after leaving Manchester United and brings a decorated club career that includes five Champions League titles, though his debut is delayed while he awaits a U.S. visa.
  • The probe revives scrutiny of Inter Miami's roster moves given past MLS sanctions for rule breaches, and the league has not set a timetable or outlined possible penalties for the current review.