Raphael Varane
Born: April 25, 1993 (age 31)
Height: 6' 3" (191cm)
Hometown: Lille, France
Nationality:
French
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Position: Centre-back
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Career History | ||
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Youth | 2002-2010 | Lens |
Senior | 2010-2011 | Lens |
2011-2021 | Real Madrid | |
2021-2024 | Manchester United | |
International | 2013- | France |
Sports Mole has 2,716 articles about Raphael Varane. Articles 1 to 40:
![Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on May 25, 2024 (IMAGO) Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on May 25, 2024 (IMAGO)](https://sm.imgix.net/24/26/marcus-rashford.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Which seven first-team players could leave Man United before the transfer deadline?
Sports Mole looks at seven first-team Manchester United players who could leave before the end of the transfer window.
17:20
![Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite on May 11, 2024 (IMAGO) Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite on May 11, 2024 (IMAGO)](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man Utd transfer news: Branthwaite wage demands puts transfer back on the cards?
Jarrad Branthwaite is reportedly unwilling to sign a new contract with Everton unless they match the £160,000-a-week offer made by Manchester United.
15:46
![Manchester United's sporting director Dan Ashworth on July 1, 2024 Manchester United's sporting director Dan Ashworth on July 1, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Which seven first-team players are Man United willing to sell this summer?
Manchester United are allegedly prepared to sell seven more first-team players this summer to raise transfer funds.
Jul 24, 18:03
![Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt in October 2023. Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt in October 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Will Man United sign Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt this summer?
Manchester United are yet to meet Bayern Munich's asking price for centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, according to a report.
Jul 24, 09:20
![Colombia's Richard Rios celebrates scoring their fourth goal on July 6, 2024 Colombia's Richard Rios celebrates scoring their fourth goal on July 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Have Chelsea, Real Madrid hindered Man United's chances of signing £17m midfielder?
Manchester United reportedly submit a £17m bid for a midfielder who starred at the 2024 Copa America, but Chelsea and Real Madrid may have hindered their chances of signing the 24-year-old.
Jul 22, 23:41
![Manchester United's Raphael Varane pictured in November 2023 Manchester United's Raphael Varane pictured in November 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Transfer news and rumours: Varane to Como, Szmodics to Ipswich, Rodriguez future
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Raphael Varane to Como, Sammie Szmodics to Ipswich and James Rodriguez to leave Sao Paulo.
Jul 22, 19:06
![Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on July 20, 2024 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on July 20, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'fail' with offer for centre-back
Manchester United reportedly fail with their latest effort to add another centre-back to their senior ranks during the summer transfer window.
Jul 22, 15:18
![Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt in October 2023. Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt in October 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Bayern Munich president makes Matthijs de Ligt admission
Bayern Munich's honorary president Uli Hoeness drops a hint over the future of Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt.
Jul 22, 00:15
![Como manager Cesc Fabregas pictured in May 2024 Como manager Cesc Fabregas pictured in May 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Ex-Arsenal, Barcelona star lands first manager's job with Serie A side
Newly-promoted Serie A side Como confirm the appointment of Cesc Fabregas as their new permanent head coach on a four-year contract.
Jul 20, 08:43
![Manchester United's Antony and Marcus Rashford pictured in May 2024 Manchester United's Antony and Marcus Rashford pictured in May 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Red Devils to sanction attacker loan 'on one condition'
Manchester United are reportedly willing to let under-performing attacker Antony leave on loan this summer if his temporary club pays his wages in full.
Jul 19, 23:37
![Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reacts on December 2, 2023 Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reacts on December 2, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United's proposed move for 24-year-old is said to be "open but not imminent"
Manchester United's proposed move for Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt has been placed on hold, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Jul 18, 13:37
![Lille defender Leny Yoro on May 06, 2024 (IMAGO) Lille defender Leny Yoro on May 06, 2024 (IMAGO)](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United 'baffle' Everton with £62m defender agreement after Branthwaite failure
Everton are reportedly left shocked at Manchester United's decision to fork out £52m for Lille defender Leny Yoro following their Jarrad Branthwaite rejections.
Jul 18, 08:39
![Manchester United's Casemiro reacts on May 12, 2024 Manchester United's Casemiro reacts on May 12, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United transfer rumours: Who could leave this summer? Rating every possible exit
Sports Mole rounds up every player linked with leaving Manchester United this summer, and rates the chances of each possible outgoing actually happening.
Jul 17, 19:12
![Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt on June 16, 2024 Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt on June 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United transfer rumours: Who could join this summer? Rating every possible signing
Sports Mole rounds up every player linked with joining Manchester United this summer, and rates the chances of each possible incoming actually happening.
Jul 17, 18:57
![Manchester United's Erik ten Hag celebrates in August 2023 Manchester United's Erik ten Hag celebrates in August 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'ready' to hijack Bayern's move for defender
Manchester United are reportedly looking to hijack Bayern Munich's move for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, with the Reds Devils enquiring about the 28-year-old.
Jul 16, 14:41
![Manchester United's Willy Kambwala with manager Erik ten Hag on April 7, 2024 Manchester United's Willy Kambwala with manager Erik ten Hag on April 7, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United confirm exit of "beloved" defender in £8.4m deal
Manchester United confirm that defender Willy Kambwala has left the club to join Villarreal in a €10m (£8.4m) deal.
Jul 15, 10:37
![Manchester United defender Raphael Varane on August 14, 2023 Manchester United defender Raphael Varane on August 14, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Transfer news and rumours: Raphael Varane to Como, Georges Mikautadze to Monaco, Conor Goldson to Birmingham
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Raphael Varane to Como, Georges Mikautadze to Monaco and Connor Goldson to Birmingham City.
Jul 14, 17:57
![Manchester United's Harry Maguire celebrates scoring their first goal on October 24, 2023 Manchester United's Harry Maguire celebrates scoring their first goal on October 24, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United 'make decision' over Harry Maguire future
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire is reportedly set to remain at Old Trafford and fight for a place in Erik ten Hag's side.
Jul 13, 23:30
![Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof on March 6, 2022 Manchester United's Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof on March 6, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United 'actively' attempting to sell experienced centre-back this summer
Manchester United are allegedly actively attempting to sell Victor Lindelof during this summer's transfer window.
Jul 13, 17:31
![Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby in action on August 3, 2023 Aston Villa's Moussa Diaby in action on August 3, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Transfer news and rumours: Diaby to Al-Ittihad, Doue to Bayern, Reina future
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Moussa Diaby to Al-Ittihad, Desire Doue to Bayern Munich and the future of Pepe Reina.
Jul 13, 13:39
![Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo celebrates scoring their second goal with Willy Kambwala and Alejandro Garnacho on July 13, 2024 Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo celebrates scoring their second goal with Willy Kambwala and Alejandro Garnacho on July 13, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United 'on verge' of selling highly-rated youngster to La Liga outfit
Villarreal are reportedly nearing an agreement with Manchester United for the signature of centre-back Willy Kambwala.
Jul 13, 11:51
![Nice owner Jim Ratcliffe before the match on April 20, 2023 Nice owner Jim Ratcliffe before the match on April 20, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United 'working simultaneously' on three centre-back deals
Manchester United are allegedly working on deals for Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt, Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite and Lille's Leny Yoro.
Jul 12, 12:48
![Hoffenheim's Maximilian Beier pictured on November 4, 2023 Hoffenheim's Maximilian Beier pictured on November 4, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Transfer news and rumours: Maximilian Beier to Aston Villa, Giorgi Mamardashvili to Bayern, Alberto Moreno to Como
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Maximilian Beier to Aston Villa, Giorgi Mamardashvili to Bayern Munich and Alberto Moreno to Como.
Jul 12, 08:06
![Lille centre-back Leny Yoro on December 17, 2023 Lille centre-back Leny Yoro on December 17, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: What is the latest with Lille centre-back Leny Yoro?
Manchester United are reportedly waiting to learn whether Lille centre-back Leny Yoro is prepared to join them during this summer's transfer window.
Jul 11, 13:59
![Manchester United's Erik ten Hag celebrates in August 2023 Manchester United's Erik ten Hag celebrates in August 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United 'agree' personal terms with top defensive target
Manchester United are reportedly close to the signing of Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt, with the Red Devils and the Netherlands international agreeing personal terms.
Jul 9, 19:38
![Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite on April 6, 2024 Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite on April 6, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United 'submit second bid' for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite
Manchester United reportedly submit a fresh bid for Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite after failing with their initial £35m proposal.
Jul 8, 23:39
![Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite celebrates after the match on September 23, 2023 Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite celebrates after the match on September 23, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfers: Branthwaite 'responds' to £160,000-a-week contract offer
Manchester United are reportedly a step closer to the signing of Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite, with the 22-year-old agreeing to a £160,000-a-week contract at Old Trafford.
Jul 8, 13:43
![Manchester United's Erik ten Hag celebrates in August 2023 Manchester United's Erik ten Hag celebrates in August 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Sale of unwanted midfielder 'could generate £12.7m'
Manchester United may allegedly generate close to £13m through the sale of one of their unwanted midfielders.
Jul 8, 09:17
![Lille defender Leny Yoro in action with Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe in February 2023 Lille defender Leny Yoro in action with Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe in February 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United 'receive' major boost in Leny Yoro pursuit
Manchester United reportedly receive a boost in their bid to sign Lille defender Leny Yoro, who is a target for European champions Real Madrid.
Jul 7, 14:45
![Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae and Matthijs de Ligt pose for a photo on June 28, 2024 Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae and Matthijs de Ligt pose for a photo on June 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'closing in' on first summer signing
Manchester United are reportedly growing in confidence that they can agree a deal to sign Netherlands international Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich.
Jul 7, 14:14
![Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag on April 21, 2024 Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag on April 21, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United-linked centre-back rules out £50.8m Premier League transfer
Juventus and Brazil centre-back Gleison Bremer hints that he has no interest in a summer move to Manchester United.
Jul 6, 23:16
![Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt in October 2023. Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt in October 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United-linked Matthijs de Ligt will only leave Bayern Munich for 'one club'
Matthijs de Ligt allegedly makes it clear that he is only interested in joining Manchester United from Bayern Munich this summer.
Jul 5, 09:17
![Manchester United's Raphael Varane on August 14, 2023 Manchester United's Raphael Varane on August 14, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester United expiring contracts: Who is free to leave next summer and in 2026?
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester United's expiring contracts for next summer and in 2026.
Jul 3, 20:48
![Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag on April 21, 2024 Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag on April 21, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Decision on 27-year-old's Man United future is 'imminent'
Manchester United are allegedly close to making a final decision on the future of on-loan Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.
Jul 3, 18:21
![FA technical director Dan Ashworth inside the stadium before the match between England and Columbia on July 3, 2018 FA technical director Dan Ashworth inside the stadium before the match between England and Columbia on July 3, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Ashworth 'draws up' four-man transfer shortlist
Manchester United want to sign four new players during this summer's transfer window, according to a report.
Jul 3, 17:04
![Manchester United's Harry Maguire and teammates look dejected after the match on September 30, 2023 Manchester United's Harry Maguire and teammates look dejected after the match on September 30, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'open' to bids for defender
Manchester United are reportedly ready to listen to offers to offload experienced defender Harry Maguire this summer.
Jul 2, 21:04
![Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt in October 2023. Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt in October 2023.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United learn De Ligt stance over potential transfer?
Manchester United reportedly learn whether Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt is prepared to move to Old Trafford during the summer transfer window.
Jul 2, 15:57
![FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo during the warm up before the match on June 28, 2024 FC Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo during the warm up before the match on June 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'make decision' over Barcelona's Ronald Araujo
Manchester United reportedly cool their interest in Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo and have set their sights on bringing in a Bayern Munich star instead.
Jul 1, 21:38
![Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae and Matthijs de Ligt pose for a photo on June 28, 2024 Bayern Munich's Kim Min-jae and Matthijs de Ligt pose for a photo on June 28, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United 'step up' interest in Bayern Munich star after Dan Ashworth appointment
Manchester United reportedly step up their efforts to sign Bayern Munich centre-back Matthijs de Ligt following Dan Ashworth's arrival as new sporting director.
Jul 1, 20:35
![Newcastle United sporting director Dan Ashworth on August 6, 2022 Newcastle United sporting director Dan Ashworth on August 6, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man United announce Dan Ashworth as new sporting director with immediate effect
Manchester United confirm the appointment of Dan Ashworth as their new sporting director after a drawn-out negotiation with Newcastle United.
Jul 1, 20:00