Raphaël Varane, the former France international, as well as Real Madrid and Manchester United defender, joined Como in Italy before the start of this season, but was left out of the Italian club’s squad after suffering a knee injury in August.
Raphaël Varane thanks football and stays at Como
“They say all good things come to an end,” Varane wrote on his Instagram profile. The footballer then stressed that he always wants to maintain “the highest standards”. “It takes a lot of courage to listen to your heart and your instincts. Wants and needs are two different things. I fell and got up a thousand times. Now it’s time to hang up my boots,” he added.
The footballer announced that he would stay in Como, but “without boots and protectors”. “Thank you ball,” he concluded his post.
Raphaël Varane – world champion, four-time Champions League winner
Varane made 93 appearances for France between 2013 and 2022. He was a key player in the team that won the 2018 World Cup. In 2022, he won the vice-world championship with France.
