The coming to power of Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Manchester United should cause major upheavals. Unsurprisingly, the future boss of the Red Devils will want to build a successful team. Several lagging behind therefore risk seeing their Mancunian adventure come to an end this winter or next summer.
Jadon Sancho, Donny van de Beek, Anthony Martial and even Casemiro are names mentioned. But the one that gets people talking the most is that of the Frenchman, Raphaël Varane. At 30, the former Real Madrid defender is in his third year in England. And after two years spent in the shoes of an indisputable starter, the 2018 world champion has become a luxury replacement.
The Munich track is already closing
With only four starts in the Premier League this season, the former Merengue has only played 20 minutes in the league since the start of October. Under contract until 2025 and paid around €12 million per season, Varane was asked to leave, perhaps not this winter, but surely during the next summer transfer window. This announcement did not go unnoticed in Germany.
Indeed, Bayern Munich was announced as very interested in signing the former French international (93 caps, 5 goals). But in a podcast of Bild, things seem different. Bayern consider Varane to have already reached the peak of his career. In addition, his salary is considered far too high in relation to his profile. Barring an improbable turnaround, the Munich residents will favor younger reinforcements.
