Raphael Varane Retires from Football at 31 After Knee Injury on Como Debut

Sep 25, 2024, 08:19 AM

Raphael Varane, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender, has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 31. The decision comes after Varane suffered a serious knee injury on his debut with Italian club Como, which he joined in the summer. Varane's illustrious career includes 573 games, 26 goals, 8 assists, winning the World Cup with France, four Champions League titles, and multiple domestic league and cup trophies. Real Madrid issued a statement expressing gratitude and affection for Varane, highlighting his significant contributions to the club. Varane's final game saw him win the FA Cup at Wembley.