Raphael Varane has confirmed he will leave Manchester United this summer.
The legendary defender, who joined the club from Real Madrid, will depart following three seasons at Old Trafford.
He shared an emotional message with fans on social media as the decision was announced on Tuesday 14 May.
“It has been an amazing few years to play for this special club and wear that shirt,” Varane said.
“I fell in love with the club, with the fans.”
Varane made 93 appearances for Man United and helped guide them to success in the Carabao Cup last season.
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30 Comments
Legend
So underated
Please like if you agree he is a legend and underated
How's Varane leaving before Maguire, Lindelof and Shaw? I'm seething.
Love you rafa
Shame such a great player had to be subjected to such nonsense on and off the pitch at Utd, thanks Rafa 🫶
What a partnership it was with Martinez
Legend ❤
Sad to see him go. He’s one of the only decent players. Can’t stay fit though unfortunately
I'm just glad he left Madrid. This guy is overrated. Honestly.
Thanks Rapha. Rooting for you always. Glazers have destroyed legacies. Sincere apologies from a manchester united fan. Thank you for all you did in that shirt.
The best defender we had
Auvoir our legend
Man Utd letting serial winners like Varane, and Ronaldo go only to keep their mediocre players like the overweighted fat maguire, and martial, lmao !
Man United needs a damn exorcism at this point bring in the clergy, bishop, imam or a pandit at this point. We can never string anythings that good more than a year. Not sure what new owners V is referring to we still have the dark cloud of glazers over Old Trafford.
Literally our best player and he’s leaving
No worries
We have
Haaryyyyu Mc Guireeee
What a guy!!
Once a red, always a red.
Thanks brother you will always be in our heart still remember the first day you stepped in old Trafford that day.
Thank you so much for your performances in United , wish you all the best in your next chapter of your life after United 💪💪💪
He was injured more thanwhat he played😂
PLS COME BACK TO MADRID😭
All the best bro
Other than being an injury prone, he always stepped up during these hard times. A true professional that gives his heart for the shirt. But he deserves better than this shitshow so i hope he finds a good home wherever he goes next.
Much love mate 🫡 you have done us all proud
Jesus, Varane! Making me tear up so early on a Wednesday morning! Thank you for everything, legend!
This club is going backward, why are they letting go of the best players at the club. Sancho first now Varane, next probably Casemiro.
Him and casimiro suck
He is a great player I really liked him but he's constant injuries costs him in United all the best where ever he goes 👍
Good …too high salary and always injured