“I will finish my career either in Madrid, or in Manchester, or in Lens. It’s certain that I won’t go to another club. But Madrid seems complicated to me, we don’t generally go back there. The most likely thing today is that I will end up in Manchester or Lens.”In an interview with GQ in March 2023, Raphaël Varane, whose contract ends at the end of June, made some fairly clear comments about the end of his career.
Since then, new candidates have emerged, such as Inter Miami, the American franchise where Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez and Jordi Alba play. However, the French defender could surprise everyone… With this in mind and according to the latest information from Sky Italyconfirmed by RelevoRaphaël Varane arrived in Como to discuss with the leaders of the Italian team and his coach, Cesc Fabregas.
Varane in Serie A?
Author of one goal in 22 Premier League matches last season, the former Real Madrid and RC Lens defender could thus offer himself a new challenge that is, to say the least, unexpected. After having made official the arrival of Andrea Belotti and very active since the opening of the transfer window, like his attempt to recruit Pau Lopez, the recently promoted transalpine seems, in any case, ready to strike a big blow during this summer window, even if Sky Italy also specifies that AS Roma is also on the lookout…
With Varane, Como would indeed be getting an experienced player, valuable defensively and capable of leading a dressing room. A possible major reinforcement for the Lombard team, which is preparing to fight to stay in the elite of Italian football. With 479 professional matches (21 goals, 8 assists), the former French international (93 caps, 5 goals) would be offering himself, for his part, an exciting new challenge after having tasted Ligue 1, La Liga and the Premier League…
