MLS investigates Inter Miami for alleged tampering in Casemiro signing

Published Jul 22, 07:35 PM UTC

Major League Soccer (MLS) is investigating Inter Miami CF for alleged tampering in the signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro. The LA Galaxy held Casemiro's 'discovery rights,' which grant a team priority to negotiate with a player. The Galaxy claim Miami circumvented this rule by contacting Casemiro while the Galaxy were in active negotiations. Casemiro ultimately chose to join Inter Miami over the Galaxy. MLS rules require teams to compensate the rights-holding club if they sign a player from another team's discovery list. A settlement between Inter Miami and the LA Galaxy has been reached, but the financial terms have not been disclosed. The investigation centers on whether Miami violated league tampering rules, which could result in sanctions if the club is found guilty. The article explains the complex MLS discovery rights system, using the 2024 Marco Reus signing as a precedent.