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Raphael Varane announces shock retirement from football and teases major career change

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Updated 09:57 25 Sep 2024 GMT+1Published 07:39 25 Sep 2024 GMT+1

Raphael Varane announces shock retirement from football and teases major career change

The legendary defender has confirmed he is hanging up the boots.

Ben McCrum

Ben McCrum

Featured Image Credit: Getty

Topics: Raphael Varane, Football, Manchester United, Real Madrid, France, Serie A

Ben McCrum
Ben McCrum

Ben is a sports journalist who specialises in football and MMA. He has written for publications such as Manchester Evening News, WiganToday, Manchester World and beIN Sports. Throughout his career he has interviewed top athletes in MMA including Tom Aspinall and Michael Bisping.

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New reports suggest that iconic defender Raphael Varane is preparing to terminate his contract with new club Como and hang up the boots for good.

Following a 14-year career that saw him win four Champions League titles and three La Liga titles with Real Madrid, the EFL and FA Cups with Manchester United and the 2018 World Cup with France, Varane is ready to retire.

The 31-year-old joined newly-promoted Serie A side Como over the summer after leaving United as a free agent, agreeing a two year deal.

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But, after suffering a serious knee injury just 20 minutes into his debut, he has officially announced his retirement from football as he explores a new career.

“In my career I have taken on many challenges, rose to occasion after occasion, almost all of it was supposed to be impossible. Reflecting on these moments, it is with immense pride and a feeling of fulfilment that I am announcing my retirement from the game that we all love,” he said on Como’s official X account.

“I hold myself to the highest standard, I want to go out strong, not just holding on to the game. It takes a big dose of courage to listen to your heart and your instinct. I have fallen and risen a thousand times, and this time, it’s the moment to stop and hang my boots up with my final game winning a trophy at Wembley.

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"I have defended every badge with everything I have, and loved every minute of the journey.

“I will remain with Como. Just without using my boots and shin pads. Something I am looking forward to sharing more about soon.

"Thank you, football.”

Varane spent large parts of his three years at United injured, forcing him to miss out on a over 40 matches in all competitions.

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Raphael Varane won the World Cup with France in 2018. (Image: Getty)
Raphael Varane won the World Cup with France in 2018. (Image: Getty)

Similarly at Real Madrid, he missed nearly 100 matches due to injury or illness throughout his decade with the La Liga giants.

Despite this, the defender has enjoyed a storied career, winning the biggest trophies in football both with club and country and is widely considered to be one of the most successful French players in the history of football.

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