MLS Probes Inter Miami Tampering Claim in Casemiro Deal Through 2027
Updated
Updated · ESPN · Jul 22
MLS Probes Inter Miami Tampering Claim in Casemiro Deal Through 2027
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 22
Summary
MLS said it is gathering information on a tampering allegation tied to Inter Miami's signing of Casemiro and will withhold further comment until the review ends.
ESPN sources said the LA Galaxy filed the claim after Inter Miami allegedly contacted Casemiro before acquiring the player's Discovery Priority, which gives one MLS club exclusive first negotiating rights.
Inter Miami and the Galaxy have since settled Casemiro's Discovery Priority, but MLS said it will still continue the investigation and release the settlement terms only after that process concludes.
League rules allow clubs to list up to five discovery players, and another team can buy those rights for $50,000 in General Allocation Money unless the holding club makes a reasonable offer within five days.
After the settlement, Inter Miami completed Casemiro's move on a contract running through the end of the 2027 MLS season with an option to extend through June 2029.