Raphael Varane will depart Manchester United when his contract expires on the finish of this season.
The France defender, who’s presently sidelined by way of harm, is ready to depart the Purple Devils after three years at Previous Trafford.
Varane has made 93 appearances for the membership since arriving from Actual Madrid in August 2021, scoring two targets, and was a part of the facet that gained the EFL Cup in 2023.
United occupy eighth place within the Premier League desk with two video games remaining in what has been a torrid 2023-24 marketing campaign, and are at risk of lacking out on European qualification.
However, the 31-year-old is assured brighter instances lie forward for the membership.
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— Raphaël Varane (@raphaelvarane) Might 14, 2024
“It’s been an incredible few years to play for this particular membership and put on that shirt,” he mentioned in a video posted to X on Tuesday.
“The primary time I went to Previous Trafford as a Man United participant, it was insane. The ambiance was superb. I fell in love with the membership, with the followers. You must play for Manchester United to grasp what it represents.
“It’s going to be a particular place for me for all times. Regardless of the actual fact we had a tough season, I’m very optimistic for the long run. The brand new house owners are coming in with a transparent plan and an important technique.”
Varane has been sidelined with a muscle harm since United’s 4-3 loss at Chelsea final month. Nonetheless, the membership mentioned in an announcement he hopes to be accessible once more earlier than the top of the season.
That might enable him to characteristic of their FA Cup closing towards Manchester Metropolis on Might 25, which fellow centre-back Harry Maguire is believed more likely to miss.
United spherical off their Premier League marketing campaign with video games towards Newcastle United and Brighton and Hove Albion this week, and Varane will bid farewell to their followers at Wednesday’s house finale towards the Magpies.
“I’ll see you at Previous Trafford to say goodbye for the final recreation at house this season and it’s going to be an emotional day for me for certain,” Varane mentioned.