'I won the World Cup and I said to myself, I've done it all, I need to keep feeling emotions': Raphael Varane opens up on why he had to leave 'indescribable' Real Madrid for Manchester United

Raphael Varane, a renowned centre-back, reflects on his transition from Real Madrid to Manchester United. After a successful career including multiple Champions League and LaLiga titles, Varane found himself longing for new experiences. He expressed that his move was not impulsive; rather, it was a result of thoughtful self-reflection on his career. Having already achieved great success in Madrid, he felt the need for different emotional experiences and so chose to come to Manchester, citing the city's palpable passion for football.

It was actually a long process. It's not like you wake up in the morning and say I want to leave. I need to feel emotions, I need something different.

Madrid is indescribable, it's exceptional, but I've already experienced it. I want to experience something else. Manchester, in particular, is where you feel the passion for football.

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