Footage of Casemiro's wife, Anna Mariana Casemiro, has surfaced showing her applauding Manchester United fans' chants of 'One more year, Casemiro' after the team's 3-2 victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. The Brazilian midfielder is widely expected to depart the club at the end of the season as his contract comes to a close, but the reaction from his family has sparked speculation about a potential U-turn.
Fan Reaction and Speculation
In the video, recorded by a United supporter, Anna Mariana is seen visibly moved as she claps along to the supporters' chants, which continued several minutes after the final whistle. One fan commented: 'Casemiro's wife and children stayed over after the game was done to sing along with the fans. You can tell if she had her way, Casemiro would stay with us for one more year, see the emotions she's going through.'
Casemiro, who joined United from Real Madrid in 2022, had been criticised as a transfer mistake in previous seasons, with pundit Jamie Carragher famously advising him to 'leave the football, before the football leaves you.' However, the 34-year-old has rediscovered his form this campaign, registering nine Premier League goals and two assists in 33 appearances.
Teammate Hints at Possible Stay
Matheus Cunha, Casemiro's teammate for both United and Brazil, added fuel to the fire by suggesting a reversal might be possible. Speaking after the match, Cunha said: 'I play with him in the national team and I know how important he is. He's an amazing guy. And yeah, to have this guy in the dressing room is a privilege. We don't know in the end how it is with his contract, and then of course we, everyone, hopes there's a little bit more. Of course, of course, I know it's harder than we talked about, but yeah, in the end, you never know.'
This contradicts interim manager Michael Carrick's recent statement that Casemiro's departure had been mutually agreed. At the end of April, Carrick said: 'It's pretty clear – from both sides it's pretty clear the decision. It's pretty clear, too, how much it means to him [playing for United] and probably the situation and the clarity of the decision has helped everything to be understandable for the supporters as well. Credit to him because he's given absolutely everything and had some big moments for us, so all round it's quite a nice direction for it to be taken.'
What's Next for Casemiro?
With the season drawing to a close, the decision rests with the player and the club. While Carrick has confirmed the mutual agreement, the emotional response from Casemiro's family and Cunha's cryptic comments have left fans wondering whether the midfielder might extend his stay at Old Trafford. For now, the 'one more year' chants continue to echo, and the football world watches closely.
