“The Day Has Come To Say Goodbye” – Varane Confirms United Move

 

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has confirmed his departure from the club to Manchester United in a heartfelt Instagram post.

“These last few days have been charged with many emotions, feelings that I now want to share with all of you,” he wrote. “After 10 incredible and wonderful years at Real Madrid, a club that I will always carry in my heart, the day has come to say goodbye.”

“Since I arrived in 2011, together we have exceeded all expectations and achieved things that I could never have dreamed of. I would like to thank all the coaches and all the people who work or have worked at the club for everything they have done for me. Many thanks also to all the Madridistas who always gave me a lot of affection and with their great demand they pushed me to give my best and fight for every success.

“I have had the honor of sharing a dressing room with the best players in the world. Countless victories that I will never forget, especially “La Décima”. I realize that it has been a great privilege to have been able to experience such special moments.

“Finally, I want to thank all Spaniards and especially to the city of Madrid, where my two children were born. This country will always be special to me. It has been an incredible journey in every way. I leave with the feeling of having given everything and I will not change a single thing in this story of ours. A new chapter begins…”

Manchester United confirmed that they had agreed a deal to sign the French international earlier this week, subject to a medical. There have been issues due to the pandemic of getting Varane in the country to conclude the move but it now appears from his comments that he is a United player for certain.