What happened. LA Galaxy GM Will Kuntz said Casemiro had told them he only wanted to play for the Galaxy, but later joined Inter Miami, prompting an MLS investigation.

Casemiro called Galaxy two months after saying he wanted to join them.
MLS is investigating Inter Miami's signing for discovery rights.
Galaxy and Miami reached a settlement over discovery priority.

“It is true that Casemiro called and said that he always wanted to play for Inter Miami.”
— Will Kuntz

The MLS review will determine if tampering occurred, with settlement terms to be released later.

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