Inter Miami signs Casemiro, but MLS investigating club for tampering

Inter Miami has officially signed Brazilian midfielder Casemiro on a free transfer. However, the deal has been met with league scrutiny, as MLS announced an investigation into the club for potential tampering violations during the recruitment process.

The league issued a statement confirming that it is gathering information on the matter and will refrain from further comment until the review concludes. While Inter Miami and the LA Galaxy have reached a settlement regarding the discovery rights for the player, the final terms remain contingent on the outcome of this investigation.

This is not the first instance of regulatory trouble for the club. In 2021, Inter Miami faced significant fines and suspensions after an investigation revealed they had bypassed salary cap rules by underreporting player compensation for several athletes.

Casemiro, 34, joins on a deal running through the summer of 2027, with an option for two additional years. Despite the excitement surrounding the arrival of the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star, the potential fallout from the league's investigation remains a significant cloud over the signing.