Raphaël Varane’s career will take a new turn. The former Real Madrid player, who joined the Red Devils in 2021, has just posted a video on his social networks to officially announce his departure from Manchester United at the end of the season. After 93 matches played (all competitions), 2 goals and 1 assist, the 2018 world champion met MU fans for his farewell at Old Trafford on May 15 against Newcastle.
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“To you, Manchester United fans. I had some incredible years playing for this special club and wearing this jersey. The first time I went to Old Trafford as a Manchester United player it was crazy. The atmosphere was incredible. I fell in love with the club and the fans. You have to play for MU to understand all this. For my children and me, this place will remain special. Despite the fact that we have had a difficult season, I am positive for the future of the club. The new owners arrive with a clear plan and a great strategy. I will see you at Old Trafford to say goodbye in the last home game of the season. It will surely be a very emotional day for me. »
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For its part, the English club confirmed the news on its official website. “Raphaël Varane has confirmed that he will leave Manchester United this summer, when his contract expires, after three seasons at Old Trafford. The highly decorated defender arrived at the club from Real Madrid in August 2021, and was memorably unveiled in front of our supporters at the Theater of Dreams, ahead of the opening weekend victory over Leeds United. »
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Seeing Varane leave MU is not a surprise, however. If the defender had positive words towards the new bosses of the club, the latter had made it known for several months that Varane was one of the ten players from whom Sir Jim Ratcliffe wanted to part ways. It now remains to be seen where the Lille native will bounce back. Is a comeback in the north of France possible to complete the circle? The future will tell.
Pub. 05/14/2024 12:12 Updated 05/14/2024 1:07 p.m.
2024-05-14 10:12:57
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