Casemiro: Inter Miami being investigated for tampering after signing ex-Manchester United midfielder

Major League Soccer is currently investigating Inter Miami for potential tampering following the high-profile signing of Casemiro. The league confirmed it is reviewing the acquisition of the former Manchester United midfielder, who recently joined the club on a deal extending through the 2027 season.

At the center of this probe are the league's discovery rights regulations. These rules grant specific clubs first refusal to sign players entering the league. While Inter Miami announced they obtained these rights from the LA Galaxy, the league's intervention suggests questions remain regarding the process of the transfer.

This is not the first time Inter Miami has faced regulatory scrutiny regarding player recruitment. In 2021, the club received a two million dollar fine for violating salary cap rules during the acquisition of Blaise Matuidi. That case involved an improper count of designated players, which prompted the league to tighten oversight on financial compliance and roster rules.

The league stated it is gathering all relevant information and will withhold further comments until the investigation concludes. Both Inter Miami and the LA Galaxy have confirmed that a settlement regarding the discovery priority exists, with terms set to be disclosed once the review finishes.

Casemiro, who has won five Champions League titles, remains one of the most significant arrivals in the league this year. His move to join teammates like Lionel Messi and Sergio Reguilon was expected to bolster Miami's roster significantly. For now, the status of his registration and the details of the league's findings are pending the final report from the MLS offices.