Manchester United have announced that one of their most high-profile stars will be leaving the club at the end of the season.
The Red Devils have confirmed that experienced defender Raphael Varane is set to bid farewell to Old Trafford in the coming weeks.
Merci, @RaphaelVarane ??????#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) May 14, 2024
The centre-back joined the club in 2021 from Real Madrid and has since made 93 appearances in red, black and white.
On their official website, United said the 31-year-old "has confirmed he will leave Manchester United in the summer, upon the expiry of his contract, following three seasons at Old Trafford" and that "everybody at United thanks Rapha for his service and wishes him well for the future".
In a message posted on his own social media platform, Varane thanked United's fans for their backing.
Thank you for everything, @ManUtd ?? pic.twitter.com/4nwJxk4ddf
— Raphaël Varane (@raphaelvarane) May 14, 2024
"I'll see you all at Old Trafford to say goodbye for the last game at home this season. It's going to be a very emotional day for me," he said.
The Red Devils will take on Newcastle United at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Wednesday night.
Varane's availability is currently uncertain given that he is carrying a muscle injury.
