Raphael Varane Delighted To Join Serie A Club Como After Leaving Manchester United
Raphael Varane has signed with Serie A club Como following his departure from Manchester United at the end of the 2023-24 season.
The 31-year-old French defender, known for his standout performance in last season's FA Cup final and emotional farewell from United, has chosen to join Como, a newly promoted team that finished second in Serie B last season.
Como, now coached by former Arsenal star Cesc Fabregas, attracted Varane with its unique project. Varane expressed his excitement about bringing his experience to the team and working closely with Fabregas.
During his time at Manchester United, Varane made 95 appearances and played a key role in securing the Carabao Cup in the 2022-23 season and the FA Cup last term.
Commenting on the Italian club's approach, Varane said: "At first, I was curious to find out what the project was all about, and then I immediately saw that it was special. Different from any other offer I’d received, so I wanted to learn more.
"The more I learned about the project, the more interesting it became, giving me a fresh perspective on what I wanted to do. Once the project came along, it went straight to the top of my list, and we managed to close the deal."
He added: "I’m very happy. There’s a lot to do, and it’s very exciting. I have a lot of experience at the highest level and now, to be able to share that knowledge and help a club build itself up and hopefully reach the top, is super exciting. I’m meeting Cesc again, but not as an opponent this time.
"I really like his philosophy of play and his passion for football. When we spoke, it was so easy to understand each other, so I hope we’ll have very positive results. In any case, I’m coming with a great deal of humility to help the team and the club grow."
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