Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly trying to convince Casemiro not to join old rival Lionel Messi at Inter Miami’

Superstar footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly trying to persuade Casemiro to team up with him in Saudi Arabia rather than joining his old rival Lionel Messi at Inter Miami when he leaves Manchester United this summer.

Casemiro, 34, announced in January that this season would be his last at United after the club decided not to trigger the 12-month extension on his four-year contract because they want to move his £375,000-a-week salary off the wage bill. 

Last week, reports broke that  MLS outfit Inter Miami had identified Casemiro as a potential signing when his contract expires in the summer, presenting an opportunity to play with Messi before he retires.

According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Ronaldo is attempting to convince Casemiro not to team up with Messi in the United States and instead join his project in Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo, who is still searching for his first league title at Al-Nassr since his blockbuster move to the Middle East in 2023, is said to have identified Casemiro as a key piece that can add real quality to the Saudi giants.

Messi, who has extended his contract at the MLS club until 2028, is also keen for the Brazilian to join him in Florida and fill the void left by Sergio Busquets in midfield following his retirement last year.