Casemiro in line for staggering Man Utd pay rise to match Cristiano Ronaldo

Casemiro could be in for a significant wage increase if Manchester United clinch the Europa League title. The Brazilian has a clause in his contract that promises him a 25 per cent salary boost if United re-enter the Champions League.

If United triumph in the Europa League final in Bilbao on May 21, this would mean an astonishing £100,000-a-week pay rise for Casemiro. This would bring the midfielder's weekly earnings to a whopping £5000,000 - the same amount Cristiano Ronaldo was earning during his second stint at Old Trafford, according to the .

Casemiro agreed to these terms when he transferred from Real Madrid to United in 2022, at a time when United were not participating in the Champions League. This situation could present Amorim with a significant conundrum this summer.

The potential financial implications for United might prompt club executives to consider selling the 33-year-old. Co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has instructed Amorim to reduce the wage bill in the off-season as part of ongoing cost-cutting measures at Old Trafford.

As United's highest-paid player, Casemiro was expected to depart. However, Amorim still values Casemiro, who has overcome challenging times to regain his top form.

Casemiro delivered an exceptional performance in United's 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in this week's Europa League semi-final first leg. Despite speculation, the player stated earlier this season that he has no intention of leaving United.

He affirmed that both he and his family are content in Manchester and that he envisions his future with the English football giants.