Absolute fantasy of RC Lens supporters since the announcement of his departure from Manchester United, Raphaël Varane has no shortage of suitors. In addition to his training club, the 31-year-old central defender would have an offer in MLS, contacts in Saudi Arabia and would now be the subject of an approach from a promotion to Serie A. Explanations.
Raphaël Varane with an Italian promotion?
Free to choose your new club and draw the outlines of your end of career, Raphaël Varane seems to have taken the time to think. And while the path leading to RC Lens has cooled somewhat since the budgetary shift initiated by Joseph Oughourlian, the owner of the club, the former international hopeful (93 caps) seemed to be heading towards Inter Miami, where a bridge gold and the prospect of playing with Léo Messi, Jordi Alba or even Luis Suarez await the former Real Madrid player.
Except that an unexpected lead could well change the situation. According to information from Fabrizio Romano, Raphaël Varane is in Como’s little paperspromoted to Serie A and coached by Cesc Fabregas. The latter would have even personally picked up his phone to try to convince the player. Still according to the same source, Raphaël Varane would not have declined the approach of the club which counts among its investors Thierry Henry.
According to l’insider Italian, Raphaël Varane should make a decision ” Soon “ about his future. It remains to be seen whether his promise not to play for a fourth club, after RC Lens, Real Madrid and Manchester United, will be kept. On the Artois club side, the dream of reconnecting with the prodigal son is real. It remains to be seen whether finances will allow it if the player is not able to make a significant sacrifice regarding his emoluments.
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