Casemiro informed Los Angeles Galaxy officials that he wished exclusively to feature for their squad, according to general manager Will Kuntz, as league officials examine the details of his free transfer to Inter Miami.

The 34-year-old Brazilian midfielder moved from Manchester United to join Lionel Messi at Inter Miami in July, agreeing to a contract that extends through the 2027 MLS season and includes an option for extension until June 2029.

Casemiro netted an own goal during Miami's 2-2 draw against the Columbus Crew on Sunday, marking Messi's return to action following the World Cup break.

Kuntz addressed reporters after his team's scoreless draw with Dallas and responded to questions about the league's review of Inter Miami's acquisition of Casemiro.

"Casemiro did reach out and indicate he had long desired to play for Inter Miami," Kuntz stated. "It is also accurate that this came two months after he expressed to us his exclusive interest in joining the Galaxy."

The review focuses on discovery rights, an MLS rule granting a designated club priority claim on a player if they express interest in joining the league.

The MLS launched its examination of the signing of the five-time Champions League winner shortly after the announcement was made public.

"The league continues to collect all pertinent details and will withhold additional statements until the review concludes," the league noted.

"Although Inter Miami CF and the LA Galaxy have agreed on a settlement regarding discovery priority for Casemiro, the specific terms will be disclosed once the tampering investigation wraps up."

Each MLS club can maintain up to five players on its discovery list at any time, with the ability to update the list as needed. This longstanding regulation dates back to the league's founding in 1996 and has no direct equivalent in European competitions.

The California club originally held discovery rights for Casemiro, yet Inter Miami announced they had secured those rights from the Galaxy as part of the signing.

LA Galaxy stated: "The LA Galaxy and Inter Miami CF have agreed on a settlement for the discovery priority to sign Casemiro, with terms to be shared after the ongoing tampering investigation by Major League Soccer concludes."

Casemiro had earlier clarified the matter with LA Galaxy by noting he had made it clear he aimed to join Miami.

"Ultimately, Miami is a city my family and I enjoy greatly. We visit often during breaks," Casemiro explained.

"I emphasized to the Galaxy which MLS team I preferred to join, which is Inter Miami, due to the vision, the opportunities, and the chance to play alongside the greatest player ever."

BBC Sport has sought comments from Casemiro's representative and Inter Miami.