Raphaël Varane is officially a Manchester United player. The French defender has signed a four-year contract with the Red Devils.
The agreement between the two clubs was made public on July 27. However, the player had to wait for his medical examination. He was then forced to adhere to a quarantine period in effect due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Welcome to Manchester, @RafaelVarane #MUFC
– Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 14, 2021
After ten years at Real Madrid, 359 games, 18 trophies, including 4 from the Champions League, the French international with 78 caps will face a new challenge in the Premier League. According to the press, his transfer is estimated at 40 million euros.
Raphaël Varane will not be disoriented. In fact, the RC Lens-trained player will find two of his compatriots from the France team: Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial.
On the Manchester United website, Raphaël Varane said that he was delighted to join such a prestigious club. “Manchester United are one of the most iconic clubs in the world, and the opportunity to come here and play in the Premier League is something I cannot turn down.”