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Real Madrid confirm Varane’s departure

Real Madrid have announced the club has agreed a deal with Manchester United to sell Raphael Varane.

The price for the France defender is believed to be £41m including add-ons.

“Real Madrid C. F. and Manchester United FC have agreed on the transfer of player Raphael Varane.

“Our club thanks him for his professionalism and exemplary behaviour during the ten seasons in which he has defended our jersey, with which he has won 18 titles: 4 Champions League, 4 Club World Cups, 3 European Super Cups, 3 Leagues, 1 Copa del Rey and 3 Spanish Super Cups.

“Real Madrid wants to show all its affection to Raphael Varane and his family and wishes him the best of luck in this new stage of his professional career,” an official statement read.

Varane joined Real from French side Lens in 2011. He has gone on to make over 350 appearances for the club, and be capped 79 times by France, helping them to World Cup glory in 2018.

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