The future of Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has been called into question amid suggestions he is looking for a new challenge this summer.
The French star has won four Champions League titles in the Spanish capital and since joining from Lens as a teenager has grown into one of the world's finest centre-halves.
But reports in France have claimed that the World Cup winner is considering calling time on his career at the Bernabeu.
Varane, who would almost certainly set a new world record figure for a defender, has subsequently been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Juventus .
Yet the 25-year-old stated while on international duty this week that suggestions he is unhappy in the Spanish capital are incorrect.
“To say that I am not happy at Real Madrid is not true,” he told the French press after helping his country to a 4-1 victory over Moldova.
“I’m at Real Madrid - the biggest club in the world. I’m constantly in a state of challenging myself because the requirement here is that of the highest level.
“I’m focused on my career. We had a tough time in the middle of the season where we had to fight.
"I’ve given my all in this shirt and I can be proud of that.
“I cannot control everything that’s said [in the media]. Many things aren’t right but I can’t say I’m unhappy in Madrid."
That has led to suggestions that Varane, who has a contract until 2022, could be merely looking for a new, improved contract; a tactic which has previously been used with great success by captain Sergio Ramos.
But according to L'Equipe, the Spanish giants have no plans to offer Varane improved terms.
As such, it will be interesting to see what next for Los Blancos, particularly with Zidane prioritising an overhaul of an ageing side, and with him counting on Varane as one of the side's mainstays.
Coyadklptu
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ole must get this man before its too late, young is already out of date
Pohacdiruy
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Verane stay once more pliz we still need you
Bezacinpr
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we still need you varane
valvido12
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He said he is happy but ddnt say he is nt leaving , answered intelligently , if he wants to leave I think he shud go to England 🏴 and join Man Utd, Dey have always wanted him and we snatched him frm dia grip , man utd has a big room for varane and I knw he will du beta dan koulibaly for dem , Dey also want Toni kroos and Gareth bale, all we ask for is De gea
Yuseikmnr
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Varane no transfer join real madrid
rushi4477
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Imagine both Varane and Umtiti leave this summer and some team gets both of them lol.
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Man united have that chance
Nutackpu
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good bye I wish you good luck
Juylmt
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Bye varane I’ll miss you
ghulamnorani
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Varane is one of the most compose CB in the world. if he is gone then Madrid defense is in spot of bother.
yunbelptz
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If bayern can convince varane, we would basically have the French backline. Lol
Chima92
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Bayern suits in that case hummels experience and neuers organisation of defence will good for him
I Concur!
sayantanpatra
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Varane... Varane..... Varane.... !!!!! Now I am confused that if 75%of the world is covered by his transfer rumours...... and 25% is water......!!! 😕😁😉
sayantanpatra
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Varane... Varane..... Varane.... !!!!! Now I am confused that if 75%of the world is covered by his transfer rumours...... and 25% is water......!!! 😕😕😕😉😉😁
Sipioru
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Juventus
Hipbcdktz
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not both just varane must go MUFC
imme03
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Thank god Barcelona is not interested
Dread357
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more crazy talk
alwayshalamadrid
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Hope that madrid sells varane and buy VVD
Liverpool won't release him
MayconGalvão
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varane é um dos melhores zagueiros do futebol altual 👏👏⚽
Hazbdikls
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varane feels his position will b threatened by eder militao dat y e is leaving......well his decision matters.....it better to release a player dat is willing 2 go instead of keeping him
Piocimsuyz
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varane is real Madrid's hope so he is going no where
krishnademon
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Man Utd's Defensive line lack leadership. the club needs a Commanding CB to lead Lindelof, Baily, Jones etc. Varene doesn't fit into that category. Koulibaly or Manolas would be better options...
Bayern suits in that case hummels experience and neuers organisation of defence will good for him
Chima92
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Man Utd's Defensive line lack leadership. the club needs a Commanding CB to lead Lindelof, Baily, Jones etc. Varene doesn't fit into that category. Koulibaly or Manolas would be better options...
StanfordCliffort
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Manchester coz thy need more defendr like the others
Dennismelton
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Cant wait to see you in a United shirt.
againlike
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Hope that madrid sells varane and buy VVD
Elismer
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He deserves the contract he wants.
keaiae
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Already loving our French CBs. Nah, he’s already at United or PSG
FCBneuer
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95% likely to be wrong but if it was I would swap him for Dybala
usability
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If he is looking for a new challenge , not many bigger than helping Arsenal keep a clean sheet.
offdream
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Van djik a varane would make a cute couple. Just sayin.
Eddrew
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I wonder what club he’s going to use to earn a bigger contract. I’m guessing United
bespeak
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4 time UCL winner and World Champion. If Varane truly wants to leave then I commend him for accepting he needs a new challenge to stay competitive because you can tell his head hasn’t really been in it this season.
JamesHarden521
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Imagine both Varane and Umtiti leave this summer and some team gets both of them lol.
titicaca
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Varane please don't go
Vincenter
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Seems like he's prepping for a gangbang involving Juve, PSG and United
Hanhaar
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Varane, wearing his billowing white top being rustled by the wind. 'Farewell', he says, with a slight look of bittersweet in his eyes and smile, with a final goodbye cheerio wave, to his teammates, who all wave back as he walks down the road with his picnic strewn on a stick over his back.
twentieth
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Can any Real fans shed some light on why he might want to leave? Devil's advocate, at least.
okanbill
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Varane says farewell to old contract and welcomes new contract
hero666
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Can Varane be a viable Ramos replacement? Not only skill wise, but also captain role wise?
VanishPrasad
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Come to Man U
ok...coming soon 😂
Isaacsoner
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You're supposed to wait until they offer you a new contract before you deny it mate.
terrifica
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Varane to Utd rumours will never end.
yuleing
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He hasn’t had the greatest season but no way we should let go of him.
Bertrams
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Young and talented, Varane has played a key role in France's Wolrd Vup win. He has also won multiple trophies with Real Madrid. Champions Leagues, La Liga titles, Super Copa, Copa Del Ray, World Club Cup, Europe Champions Cup. He'll be a valuable asset for any team in which he chooses to play for.
Come to Man U
opaques
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Man Utd is going to sign Varane like Real Madrid is going to sign Mbappe
Landtiger
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There's no doubt he would be an incredible signing, exactly where United need to strengthen imo. Although I'm unsure if he'd leave with Zidane in, along with the spending Madrid will do this summer.
collection
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Varane and Marcelon are both great at their position, would take a ton to replace them and Zidane knows that. RM needs the fund to strengthen other positions.
VanishPrasad
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Young and talented, Varane has played a key role in France's Wolrd Vup win. He has also won multiple trophies with Real Madrid. Champions Leagues, La Liga titles, Super Copa, Copa Del Ray, World Club Cup, Europe Champions Cup. He'll be a valuable asset for any team in which he chooses to play for.
Guevara03
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100% future captain material as well.