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Former Lens and Real Madrid defender Rafael Varane has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires. The 31-year-old who was signed by former boss Ole Gunnar Solkjaer in 2021, hasn’t been able to become a mainstay in the United defence.

This owing to the injuries the Frenchman suffered in his time at Old Trafford. Last season, however, it appeared that Varane was able to have a run in the side. Alongside Argentine Lisandro Martinez, United had a very reliable centre-back pairing.

There had been rumours that Rafael Varane had fallen out with Man United boss Erik Ten Haag when the former World Cup winner wasn’t in the starting 11. Due to injuries, he was able to get back in the side.

In his time in Manchester where made 93 appearances, Rafa Varane helped Man United win the Carabao Cup. It’s not clear where the Frenchman’s next move will be, but teams in Saudi are said to be interested.

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