Midfielder Casemiro affirmed that Lionel Messi is "the god of football", and said that the desire to be side by side with the Argentine superstar is the most important reason why he joined Inter Miami.
Last week, the former Manchester United midfielder signed a free transfer contract with Inter Miami until the end of the MLS 2027 season, with an extension clause until June 2029.
At the launch of his new team, Casemiro revealed that he received many offers after leaving Old Trafford, but decided to move to the United States because he wanted to play alongside Messi.
For me, there is no doubt. I came here to play with the best player of all time. I want to enjoy football, help him continue to win because Messi is a champion. I also came here with a desire to compete and win titles" - Casemiro shared.
I have many choices in Italy and many other places, but this is where I really want to go. Messi is one of the, if not to say the god of football, and I want to help him conquer more peaks" - the Brazilian international added.
In 9 seasons wearing the Real Madrid shirt, Casemiro has faced Messi many times in El Clasico matches and admits that preventing the captain of the Argentine national team is always an extremely difficult task.
Messi has caused me a lot of difficulties. I have always dreamed of one day playing with him. No one can stop Messi without the support of the whole team. Now, I am very happy to be side by side with him and hope to continue to win" - the 34-year-old midfielder said.
Casemiro made his debut for Inter Miami in a 1-0 victory over CF Montreal last weekend. Coach Javier Mascherano's team is currently ranked second in the MLS Eastern Conference with 37 points, 2 points behind the leading Nashville SC.
