Casemiro has confirmed that the primary motivation behind his move to Inter Miami was the opportunity to team up with Lionel Messi. The Brazilian midfielder arrived at the MLS club as a free agent following his departure from Manchester United at the conclusion of the previous season.
The 34-year-old, who previously faced Messi while competing in LaLiga for Real Madrid, recently made his debut in a 1-0 victory against CF Montreal. During his introductory press conference on Thursday, Casemiro emphasized his desire to contribute to the success of the legendary forward.
He described the chance to play alongside the Argentine as the main factor in his decision. Casemiro stated that he aims to support Messi in continuing his winning streak, noting that he wants to assist the player in achieving even greater heights. He concluded by referring to Messi as one of the greatest figures in the history of the sport.