Raphael Varane News and Features
Date of birth: April 25, 1993
Instagram: @raphaelvarane
Clubs: Lens, Real Madrid
Country: France
Signing fee: £8.7 million
Born in Lille, Varane joined local rivals Lens at the age of nine and made his Ligue 1 debut at 17 years old in 2010.
Spanish giants Real Madrid liked what they saw and snapped him up the following year. The centre-back has since made more than 250 appearances for Los Blancos, winning four Champions League titles and two La Liga crowns. Has also amassed over a half-century of international caps, playing every minute in France's 2018 World Cup success.
Latest about Raphael Varane

'I won the World Cup and I said to myself, I've done it all, I need to keep feeling emotions,' Raphael Varane opens up on why he had to leave 'indescribable' Real Madrid for Manchester United
By Ewan Gennery published
Raphael Varane explained why he had to leave Real Madrid for Manchester United

Manchester United defender set for Serie A switch as new interest emerges: report
By Matthew Holt published
Erik ten Hag is set to lose one of his most experienced options in central defence this summer

Liverpool could lose Mohamed Salah AND Alisson this summer: report
By Steven Chicken published
Two key Liverpool stars could depart Anfield this summer, with Mohamed Salah and Alisson wanted

Manchester United star set to leave the club at end of the season, in first exit confirmation under Sir Jim Ratcliffe
By Matthew Holt published
Manchester United have announced already that one star will leave the club this summer

Manchester United to axe four huge earners in summer mass exodus: report
By FourFourTwo Staff published
Manchester United's new owners are beginning to make moves, with as many as four players have been rumoured to be heading for the exit door at Old Trafford

Manchester United to get rid of key player for FREE - as Sir Jim Ratcliffe plans squad overhaul: report
By Ryan Dabbs published
Manchester United are looking to make some big changes in the summer transfer window, with no player in the squad safe

Manchester United chasing double swoop as Dan Ashworth's first signings: report
By Matthew Holt published
Incoming Manchester United chief Dan Ashworth is said to sizing up a move from two of Europe's brightest stars

The three items at the top of Dan Ashworth's Manchester United to-do list as Newcastle United exit looms
By FourFourTwo Staff published
The 52-year-old has made his feelings known regarding a switch to Old Trafford under INEOS' new structure.
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