Former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has joined Serie A newcomers Como on a two-year deal. The 31-year-old France international, a World Cup winner in 2018, has headed for Italy after leaving Old Trafford earlier this summer when his three-year stay drew to a close with the expiry of his contract.
Considered one of the best defenders of his generation, Varane won three La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues during his time at Real Madrid. The 2018 World Cup winner also helped Manchester United win their first major trophies in six years, lifting the 2023 Carabao Cup and then the 2024 FA Cup at Wembley Stadium.
Fabregas said: Raphael is a special player and his signing is proof of the ambition we have for this club. He has won so much in his career and the experience he has gained in two of the best leagues in the world cannot be underestimated. I can't wait to start working with him.
Varane said: I will meet Cesc again, but this time not as an opponent. I am very happy, I really like his playing philosophy and his passion for football. When we spoke it was very easy to understand.
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