Manchester United Should Have Blocked the Signing of Casemiro, Says Gary Neville

Former Manchester United player and current pundit Gary Neville believes that the club’s hierarchy should have vetoed the signing of midfielder Casemiro. The Brazil international joined United from Real Madrid in a £70 million deal in August 2022 and had an impressive first season at Old Trafford. However, he has been limited to just 12 appearances this season due to a hamstring injury.

Questionable Financial Decision

Casemiro is currently the highest earner at Manchester United, with a weekly salary of £350,000. Neville argues that the significant costs involved in signing the midfielder should have prompted the club to consider alternative options. He suggests that a good sporting director and head of recruitment would have recognized the long-term financial implications of the signing and vetoed it.

Alignment of Interests

Neville emphasizes the importance of alignment between the owner, head of recruitment, sporting director, and manager. While the manager’s focus is on immediate results, the other roles should prioritize the club’s long-term success. In the case of Casemiro, Neville believes that his signing does not fit into the club’s long-term plans due to his high wages and contract length.

Overall, Neville argues that Manchester United should have taken a more cautious approach when signing Casemiro and considered the potential long-term consequences of the deal.

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