Manchester United's Casemiro: Tax Contributions and Departure Details
Casemiro, the Brazilian midfielder, has paid a substantial amount of tax totaling nearly £11 million in the past year as he prepares to depart from Manchester United. He made the move to Old Trafford from Real Madrid in August 2022 for a significant fee and signed a four-year contract with a potential extension. Despite United's decision not to retain Casemiro beyond the current season, the player's departure was confirmed this month at his request. His weekly earnings of £375,000 place him as the third-highest taxpayer in UK football, following Erling Haaland of Manchester City and Mohamed Salah of Liverpool.
There have been strong speculations linking Casemiro to a move to the Saudi Pro League, where financial benefits are enticing. In Saudi Arabia, footballers enjoy tax-free earnings, unlike the 45% tax rate applied in the UK on salaries exceeding £125,000. Casemiro expressed his gratitude to Manchester United, stating that the club will always hold a special place in his heart. He emphasized that there are more memories to be made in the remaining months of his tenure at the club.
Erling Haaland, the top earner in UK football with a weekly salary of £500,000, leads the tax list by contributing £17 million to public finances. Mohamed Salah follows closely with £14.5 million, while Casemiro ranks third with £10.9 million in tax payments. Other notable footballers like Raheem Sterling and Virgil van Dijk also made substantial contributions to tax revenues. The tax list is topped by Betfred, a bookmaker, with a significant contribution of £400 million to the public purse. Celebrities like Harry Styles, Ed Sheeran, and Anthony Joshua also feature in the top 100 taxpayers.
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