Galaxy GM says Casemiro wanted to join LA before Miami transfer
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:18 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Los Angeles Galaxy GM Will Kuntz announced that Casemiro expressed a desire to play for the Galaxy before signing with Inter Miami. The Brazil midfielder joined Miami on a free transfer from Manchester United in July, signing until the end of the 2027 MLS season. Kuntz confirmed that Casemiro's statements about wanting to play for the Galaxy came just months before his Miami announcement. The Major League Soccer investigation into the circumstances of Casemiro’s transfer is ongoing, with both clubs having settled the discovery rights related to the player. Details of the settlement will be disclosed after the review concludes.
- •Casemiro joined Inter Miami after a free transfer from Manchester United.
- •He had previously indicated a preference for LA Galaxy.
- •An MLS investigation into his transfer is currently underway.
- •LA Galaxy and Inter Miami have settled discovery rights.
- •Terms of the settlement will be revealed post-investigation.
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — Casemiro said he wanted to play for us - Galaxy GM
- 1:09 PMBBC Sport — Casemiro said he wanted to play for us - Galaxy GM
"Los Angeles Galaxy's general manager Will Kuntz says Casemiro told the club he "only wanted to play for them" amid investigations into his transfer to Inter Miami.
"Los Angeles Galaxy's general manager Will Kuntz says Casemiro told the club he "only wanted to play for them" amid investigations into his transfer to Inter Miami.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 1:18 PMCasemiro said he wanted to play for us - Galaxy GM
Los Angeles Galaxy's general manager Will Kuntz says Casemiro told the club he "only wanted to play for them" amid investigations into his transfer to Inter Miami.
- BBC SportAug 3, 2026, 1:09 PMCasemiro said he wanted to play for us - Galaxy GM
Los Angeles Galaxy's general manager Will Kuntz says Casemiro told the club he "only wanted to play for them" amid investigations into his transfer to Inter Miami.
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