Raphael Varane To Leave Manchester United At The End Of The Season

Raphael Varane will depart Manchester United when his contract expires at the end of this season. The France defender, currently sidelined due to injury, is set to leave the Red Devils after three years at Old Trafford. Varane has made 93 appearances for the club since arriving from Real Madrid in August 2021, scoring two goals, and was part of the side that won the Carabao Cup in 2023.

United occupy eighth place in the Premier League table with two games remaining in what has been a challenging 2023-24 campaign. The club is in danger of missing out on European qualification. Nevertheless, the 31-year-old is confident brighter times lie ahead for the club.

"Thank you for everything, @ManUtd," Varane tweeted on May 14, 2024. "It’s been a few years to play for this special club and wear that shirt," he said in a video posted on his X account. "The first time I went to Old Trafford as a Man United player, it was insane. The atmosphere was amazing. I fell in love with the club, with the fans. You have to play for Manchester United to understand what it represents. It’s going to be a special place for me for life."

Despite a difficult season, Varane remains optimistic about the future. "The new owners are coming in with a clear plan and a great strategy," he added.