News about Raphael Varane

Raphael Varane lands new Como role as former Man United, Real Madrid and France star welcomes 'a new beginning' after being forced into retirement by injury

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 19, 2024
Raphael Varane has confirmed his new role at Serie A side Como after being forced into an early retirement through injury. Varane, 31, had struggled to stay fit in recent years and suffered a serious knee injury just 20 minutes into his debut for Como in August. The injury led to the defender subsequently being left out of the Italian side's Serie A squad, with the Frenchman officially confirming his retirement last month.

Raphael Varane speaks out on Man United exit as he reveals why the club's project 'didn't suit me' and opens up on the moment he knew his career was over

www.dailymail.co.uk, October 17, 2024
Former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has opened up on his summer exit from Old Trafford. Varane brought his three-year stay at United to an end when his contract expired in June as he walked away from the club for nothing. The Frenchman, who joined the Red Devils from Real Madrid for £42m in 2021, has admitted he had wanted to stay for a longer period but realised in the final months of last term that it was time to move on.

Why the Premier League WILL sell its soul to play games in the US and what I fear we will lose by chasing the dollar signs, writes OLIVER HOLT

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 30, 2024
OLIVER HOLT: There are many things that are wonderful about American sport, things that make them utterly addictive and enthralling and inspiring, but their occasional readiness to accept the relocation of their teams to new cities at the whim of their owners - usually for financial benefit, of course - is not one of them. It is part of the reason why a shudder goes through me every time I hear suits at American broadcasting giant NBC saying they have their sights set on persuading our clubs to play two games on the opening weekend of a Premier League season in the United States.

Erik ten Hag pleads for patience as he claims fans 'cannot expect' Man United to achieve highly yet - and blames 'financial restrictions' for lack of progress despite spending more than £600million

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 29, 2024
Ten Hag is in the firing line against Tottenham today having won only three games out of seven - against Fulham , Southampton and League One Barnsley. However, the Dutchman insists his plan needs time with United no longer in the market for established stars like Casemiro and Raphael Varane. The club posted a loss of £113.2million for 2023/24 this month - their fifth consecutive deficit - to highlight the difficulty of meeting Premier League and UEFA rules.

Raphael Varane reveals his next career move after announcing retirement - as the former Man United, Real Madrid and France star prepares for a new chapter

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 25, 2024
Raphael Varane has opened up on his future plans after announcing his retirement from football. Varane, 31, has struggled to stay fit in recent years and suffered a serious knee injury just 20 minutes into his debut for Como last month, with the defender subsequently left out of the Italian side's Serie A squad. As a result, Le Parisien had previously reported that the 31-year-old was considering retirement. And on Wednesday morning, the former Man United, Real Madrid and France star called time on his glittering career, revealing the decision via a post on his Instagram account.

Raphael Varane is hailed as a 'legend' and a 'leader' - as the football world pays tribute to the former Man United and Real Madrid star, 31, following his shock retirement

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 25, 2024
The football world has paid tribute to Raphael Varane after the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and France star announced his retirement.Varane, 31, has struggled to stay fit in recent years and suffered a serious knee injury just 20 minutes into his debut for Como last month, with the defender subsequently left out of the Italian side's Serie A squad. As a result, Le Parisien had previously reported that the 31-year-old was considering a shock retirement. And on Wednesday morning, Varane called time on his glittering career, revealing the decision via a post on his Instagram account.

Raphael Varane announces his shock retirement from football, aged just 31 - after the former Man United and Real Madrid star suffered a serious knee injury on his Como debut last month

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 25, 2024
Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and France star Raphael Varane has  announced his retirement from football. Varane, 31, has struggled to stay fit in recent years and suffered a serious knee injury just 20 minutes into his debut for Como last month. Varane was subsequently left out of Como's Serie A squad given he's expected to be sidelined for an extended period of time.

Ex-Man United star Raphael Varane 'is considering shock RETIREMENT' after suffering a serious knee injury in his Como debut last month

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 25, 2024
Como defender Raphael Varane is reportedly considering retirement following his latest injury.  The World Cup winner joined the newly-promoted Italian side as a free agent after his contract with Manchester United expired this summer.  The 31-year-old made 95 appearances for United before announcing his decision to leave in May this year.

Cesc Fabregas 'could be EVICTED from luxury Swiss apartment because he owes £30,000 in rent and bills and has not responded to repeated warnings'

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 16, 2024
The Spaniard has allegedly been silent amid the landlord's repeated warnings and is being taken to court over 34,000 Swiss francs unpaid in rent and bills. It marks an alarming episode for Fabregas, who is the manager of new Serie A side Como over the border and sitting in the relegation zone after four games. He, his family, and his cats - now at threat of being homeless - are staying in a lakeside apartment in the town of Bissone, which is around a 40-minute drive from Como.

Man United bosses Omar Berrada and Dan Ashworth throw their support behind beleaguered boss Erik ten Hag in their first interview at the club and and reveal what they think of their first window

www.dailymail.co.uk, September 2, 2024
INSIDE THE MAN UNITED CAMP, BY CHRIS WHEELER: On the way into the boardroom at Old Trafford, there is a Manchester United opus bound in red leather lying on a table. On this occasion, the pages are open at an old interview with Ruud van Nistelrooy featuring a photo of the Dutchman shortly after he joined in 2001. Cynics might go so far as to suspect that Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the people he has put in charge of the club have been doing their research in case they have to sack Erik ten Hag and replace him with Van Nistelrooy, who returned to Old Trafford as assistant manager this summer.

Man United have spent big money on players who are surplus to requirements at Europe's big clubs, writes GRAEME SOUNESS... and why I'm disappointed with Liverpool's summer

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 30, 2024
GRAEME SOUNESS: A fascinating prospect lies ahead at Old Trafford this weekend, where we will see the season's first acid test for Manchester United and Liverpool - clubs now both managed by Dutchmen and both at the beginning of significant periods of change. United have different people in to make the calls on player recruitment - the most important decisions for any football club. But on the evidence of this summer, I still see a club buying players who their European rivals consider surplus to requirement. When the really top clubs sell their players, it's not because they need the cash. It's because they don't fancy them. Real Madrid flogged Casemiro and Raphael Varane to United because both those players were done.

Ex-Man United star Raphael Varane suffers NIGHTMARE debut for Como as defender leaves the pitch after just 20 minutes due to an injury

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 12, 2024
Raphael Varane endured a nightmare debut for Como after being withdrawn due to an injury in the first-half.  The World Cup winner joined the Italian side as a free agent after his contract with Manchester United expired this summer, becoming the club's fourteenth signing of the window as they prepare for life back in the top flight after a 21-year absence. The 31-year-old made 95 appearances for United before announcing his decision to leave in May this year.

Raphael Varane reveals crucial role Cesc Fabregas played in convincing him to join Serie A newboys Como - as former Manchester United defender admits he never planned to play in Italy

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 11, 2024
Raphael Varane has hailed the importance of Cesc Fabregas in convincing him to take the leap to join Serie A new boys Como. The World Cup winner joined the Italian side as a free agent after his contract with Manchester United expired this summer, becoming the Italian club's fourteenth signing of the window as they prepare for life back in the top flight after a 21-year absence. The 31-year-old made 95 appearances for United before announcing his decision to leave in May this year. And while the France defender admits he did not ever envisage playing in Italy, Fabregas' pitch presented an opportunity too good to miss.

Raphael Varane completes free transfer to Como after his exit from Man United - and insists he is 'very excited' to work on the Serie A club's 'special project' under Cesc Fabregas

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 29, 2024
Raphael Varane has officially signed for Serie A club Como following his exit from Manchester United this summer. The 2018 World Cup winner left Old Trafford as a free agent on June 30 after the Red Devils opted not to trigger an extension on his contract. Varane's departure is one of several significant changes at Manchester United this summer, with co-owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS revamping the club's staff structure and bringing in new stars Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee for a combined £88.5million so far.

Chelsea legend Dennis Wise fires parting shot after ending five years as Como chief, with pointed statement lamenting Serie A new boys' decision 'to follow Cesc Fabregas' direction'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 26, 2024
Dennis Wise has revealed he is stepping down as CEO of Italian side Como after spending more than five years at the club. After more than two decades outside the top flight Como won promotion back to Serie A last season, securing an automatic place on the final day of the campaign. The achievement marked the fulfilment of a fairytale journey of resurgence for the team from northern Italy, after bankruptcy in 2016 forced them to begin life anew in the fourth tier of Italian football.

Former Liverpool flop 'is targeted by Cesc Fabregas's Como' as Serie A newboys 'open talks' to sign the star - just days after ex-Arsenal star agreed to become their new manager

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 22, 2024
It comes just days after the Serie A minnows promoted Cesc Fabregas to head coach from his assistant role , handing him his first top job. The Spaniard has signed a four-year contract and is also a part owner. Como have already reportedly agreed a deal with Raphael Varane, who left United upon his contract expiry earlier this summer, though that is yet to be confirmed.

Como officially appoint Cesc Fabregas as head coach after the Spaniard completed his coaching badges ahead of club's return to Serie A

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 19, 2024
Como have announced the appointment of Cesc Fabregas as head coach after he completed his coaching badges.  The former Arsenal and Chelsea player, 37, was firstly a caretaker manager then a No.2 as Como returned to the Serie A after a 21-year absence.  Fabregas, who is also part-owner, will now lead the club in the top flight next season after signing a four-year contract.

Man United's latest signing Leny Yoro has been described as a 'generational talent' - but how does the centre back compare to the other Red Devils in his position?

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 19, 2024
The 18-year-old centre back completed his medical at United on Wednesday, and it's expected he will sign a five-year deal with the club, with the option of a 12-month extension, which will be valid until June 2029. The young defender will be fighting for a spot in Erik ten Hag's first team ahead of their Premier League season opener against Fulham at Old Trafford on August 16. The move comes amid the departures of central defenders Raphael Varane and Willy Kambwala, with the United manager searching for replacements for the pair.

Raphael Varane 'agrees to join Serie A new boys Como' with Cesc Fabregas 'key to securing surprise deal' after defender left Man United

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 13, 2024
Varane, 31, saw his contract expire at Old Trafford shortly after winning the FA Cup and is thought to have attracted interest from a number of clubs. However, Fabrizio Romano has now claimed the defender has accepted Como's proposal with Cesc Fabregas, their assistant coach, key to sealing the switch. Since leaving United, Varane has been linked with interest from David Beckham's Inter Miami in MLS as well as Como - who are part-owned by Fabregas. Romano previously reported that the centre back had touched down in the city last month for talks with the club's board and is now said to have given his approval.

Cesc Fabregas on verge of signing Premier League legend, 41, for Como

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 13, 2024
The former Arsenal and Chelsea player, 37, was firstly a caretaker manager then a No.2 as Como returned to the Serie A after a 21-year absence. The side, who are owned by the Hartono brothers, are currently the richest club in the Italian league. As they look to maintain their status in the Serie A next season, Como are turning towards the free agency market for help. After making attempts to sign Raphael Varane on a free from Man United and Pau Lopez from Marseille, Fabregas has his eyes set on a Liverpool cult hero.

Man United reach agreement with Villarreal over the sale of academy graduate Willy Kambwala... but the Red Devils include a buy-back option in £9.8m deal of the youngster

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 13, 2024
Manchester United have agreed  a deal with Villarreal for the sale of academy graduate Willy Kambwala. The 19-year-old defender made 10 appearances for the first team last season, including eight in the Premier League and two in the Old Trafford club's successful FA Cup campaign. Kambwala joined United from French club Sochaux in 2020 and was handed his senior debut by Erik ten Hag in a 2-0 loss by West Ham last December amid a defensive injury crisis.

Man United veteran Jonny Evans signs new one-year deal to extend his stay at Old Trafford... despite the Red Devils looking to bring in more defenders this summer

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 12, 2024
Jonny Evans has signed a new one-year contract to stay at Old Trafford until June 2025, Manchester United have announced. Evans, 36, returned to his boyhood club last summer as a free agent after spending eight years with West Brom and Leicester.  The Northern Ireland centre-back ended up making 30 appearances in all competitions due to injuries to Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire.

Thousands of Bayern Munich fans sign petition to stop 'absolutely horrible' transfer of Matthijs de Ligt to Man United as they says German giants would 'definitely regret it'

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 4, 2024
Bayern Munich fans have started a petition to stop the sale of Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United. The Red Devils are looking to rebuild their back line following the departure of Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire's possible exit and see De Ligt as a good option. Earlier this week, talkSPORT reported the Bundesliga star has told his club he is ready to move on to a new challenge.

£107m worth of former Man United talent, Tottenham's most expensive signing and a £72m Premier League flop - the top names available for FREE now their contracts have expired

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 3, 2024
Hundreds of players across Europe saw their contracts expire last week on June 30. As a result, those players are now free agents and therefore available to be signed without the need for a transfer fee. But who are the best freebies this summer? Mail Sport takes a look at some of the top footballers who are now officially without a club, starting with a five-time Champions League winner...