Raphael Varane, known for how he commands the field, recently stopped at Old Trafford to think about his amazing career. The French defender’s path from RC Lens to Real Madrid and finally Manchester United is like a really important part of today’s football story. As Manchester United goes through changes with Ruben Amorim, Varane’s impact keeps shaping the club.
- Varane played at big clubs like Real Madrid and Manchester United
- His leadership and how he defends really helped Manchester United a lot
- When Varane retired in September 2024 it was like the end of something special
Varane’s Football Journey
Raphael Varane started playing at RC Lens where everyone could see he was special. When he went to Real Madrid in 2011 that’s when things got really big for him winning lots of Champions League and La Liga titles. Then in 2021 he came to Manchester United and made their defense way better with all his experience. His time at United was really good especially when he played with younger players like Alejandro Garnacho who’s gonna be really important under Ruben Amorim.
Never forget when Raphael Varane waited for Old Trafford to empty out and decided to take a seat at the centre circle to take it all in ❤️ https://t.co/OlUTf8guZs
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC)
March 11, 2025
Legacy and Impact at Manchester United
When Varane retired in September 2024, it was a huge deal for Manchester United. But what he did for the team is still important especially now with new management and Sir Jim Ratcliffe putting money in the club. Varane had an amazing career, he even won the World Cup with France in 2018 and did great things at every club he played for. When he looks back at Old Trafford it shows how much he cared about football and how hard he worked.
Manchester United’s Future Prospects
Now that Manchester United has Ruben Amorim, they want to keep doing what Varane started. Sir Jim Ratcliffe is putting money in to make the team stronger and win more. What Varane did in his career shows other players how to be good leaders and work hard both on and off the field.
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