Casemiro won the Champions League five time with former club Real Madrid Manchester United have no plans to reverse their decision to release veteran midfielder Casemiro at the end of the season. The Brazilian, 34, announced in January that he would leave the club at the end of the season when his £350,000-a-week contract expires. Despite his strong performances this season, United concluded they would not offer a new deal to the former Real Madrid midfielder, who will be available on a free transfer. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe previously voiced incredulity about Casemiro's £18. 2m annual salary, and the 73-year-old has vowed to drive down costs. That was thought to be behind the decision not to trigger the option on Casemiro's contract, with United wanting to make the decision early to allow them to continue with their long-term squad overhaul.