Today, former Real Madrid defender and club icon Raphael Varane announced his retirement from football.

The French central defender, who The Royal will move to Manchester United in 2021, signed in Como, Italy last summer.

However, due to an injury, he remained without registration and instead decided to end his legendary career.

Following Varane’s announcement, Real Madrid sent a heartfelt message to the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner, highlighting him as a club legend and one of the best defenders to ever play for the team.

“Following the announcement that Raphael Varane has decided to end his career as a professional footballer, Real Madrid would like to express its gratitude and affection towards a player who is already part of the legend of our club,” was the explanation.

“Raphael Varane will remain in everyone’s heart forever Madridistas as one of the greatest central defenders in the history of Real Madrid and for always representing the values ​​of our club.

“Real Madrid wishes him and his family good luck in this new phase of their lives.”

Varane joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2011 and established himself as one of the most successful defenders of modern times.

During his ten seasons at Real Madrid, Varane won 18 titles in 360 games: four Champions League trophies, four Club World Cups, three European Super Cups, three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups.

In his three years at Manchester United, Varane managed to win the League Cup and the FA Cup.

We would like to congratulate Varane on his wonderful career and wish him all the best in his future endeavors!