World Cup champion, Raphael Varane has told Real Madrid chiefs he is determined to leave this summer, with Manchester United desperate to land him.
🚨 BREAKING: Jose Luis Sanchez, one of the most reliable sources in Spain has just confirmed that Raphael Varane has told Real Madrid that he wants to leave the club. pic.twitter.com/dLQevIm2wP
— 360Sources (@360Sources) April 1, 2019
The World Cup winner was said to be considering his future at the Santiago Bernabeu as he sought a fresh challenge and he has now communicated his desire to find a new club this summer, according to El Chiringuito.
Varane is thought to be keen on a move to the Premier League and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a big fan of the France
Raphael Varane is thinking about leaving Real Madrid — and that has put Manchester United on alert#TransferTalk: https://t.co/o6Q1bAXDky pic.twitter.com/REYZZlrMY0
— ESPN India (@ESPNIndia) April 2, 2019
United chiefs were willing to submit a £100million bid for the 25-year-old if he formally told the La Liga champions of his desire to leave and it now appears to be the case.
Real manager Zinedine Zidane has made no secret of his desire to keep his compatriot in the Spanish capital and issued a
Raphael Varane has made more clearances (91) and won more aerial duels (74) for Real Madrid in LaLiga than any other player this season.
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) March 24, 2019
Time for a new change of scenery? pic.twitter.com/JoLxMaka97
Zidane said: ‘I can tell you he is very happy here, has been here eight years, has done
United may well be in pole position to land their long-term target but a host of clubs around Europe have been linked with a move for the Frenchman. Juventus are thought to be keen, while Manchester City, Chelsea
Which club will Raphael Varane be playing for next season? 👀 pic.twitter.com/KIqX68AG7W
— Transfer News (@TransferChecker) April 1, 2019
If he does become available then there’s no doubt a bidding war would commence for one of the world’s finest central defenders.