Varane’s glittering career has come to an end (Picture: Getty)
Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from football at just 31 with his latest injury forcing him to bow out of the game.
The former Real Madrid, Manchester United and France star hangs up his boots as one of the most decorated players of his generation.
The centre-half won four Champions League titles with Real Madrid, winning the World Cup with France in 2018.
After joining United in 2021, he helped the club win two trophies in the Carabao Cup and FA Cup – turning in a superb performance in the latter final against Manchester City in May in what proved to be his last game for the club.
Varane left Old Trafford when his contract expired in July, joining Italian side Como, led by Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas.
Varane made his debut for his new club in the Coppa Italia clash against Sampdoria in August but he was forced off after just 23 minutes.
The former Real Madrid star has not played since and was omitted from the club’s official squad list.
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