Raphael Varane Stuns Football World: Joins Serie A Newcomers Como
In a shocking transfer move that has sent ripples through the football world, World Cup winner Raphael Varane has joined newly promoted Serie A side Como on a free transfer.
The French defender, who left Manchester United after three years, has signed a two-year contract with the Italian club, with an option for an additional year.
The former Real Madrid defender was a free agent after leaving Old Trafford, where he won the Carabao Cup and FA Cup during his three-year spell.
Raphael Varane is Como’s latest high-profile signing, following the likes of Andrea Belotti, Pepe Reina and Alberto Moreno, as new boss Cesc Fabregas looks to bolster his squad ahead of the club’s first Serie A campaign in 21 years.
Upon signing for the club, Varane said:Â “I am very happy and enthusiastic about this new project, I can’t wait to get started and get to know the team and my teammates.
“At first I was curious to find out what it was all about, and then I realized how special and different this project is to all the others I’ve been offered, so I wanted to find out more.
“The more I got into the project, the more interesting it became and that gave me a different perspective on what I wanted to do. Once it became real, it went straight to the top of my list, and we were able to get it done.
“I’m really 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 to help a club build itself to the top is something beautiful.”
Varane was a FIFA World Cup 2018 winner with France – and a four-time UEFA Champions League winner with Real Madrid – Varane will bring plenty of quality and experience to Como’s Defense.
