ISTANBUL
Raphael Varane will leave Manchester United this summer as his contract expires following three seasons at Old Trafford.
“To you guys, supporters of Manchester United, it has been an amazing few years to play for this special club and wear that shirt,” Varane said in a video posted on his Instagram and X accounts.
“The first time I went to Old Trafford as a Man United player was insane. The atmosphere was amazing,” he added. “I fell in love with the club, with the fans. You have to play for Manchester United to understand what that represents.”
Joining Manchester United in 2021, Varane made 67 appearances in the Premier League, 58 as a starter, and lifted the 2023 Carabao Cup.
During his Real Madrid time from 2011 to 2021, he bagged four UEFA Champions League titles, four FIFA Club World Cups, and three UEFA Super Cup trophies.
The 31-year-old defender represented France in three FIFA World Cups; 2014, 2018, and 2022.
He helped Les Bleus lift the 2018 World Cup and 2021 UEFA Nations League title before retiring from international football in February 2023.
