“I will stay with Côme”: Raphaël Varane ends his career but continues the adventure in Italy

“I will stay with Côme”: Raphaël Varane ends his career but continues the adventure in Italy
“I will stay with Côme”: Raphaël Varane ends his career but continues the adventure in Italy

International defender Raphaël Varane has decided to end his professional career at the age of 31. He announced this in a long message on Instagram, this Wednesday, September 25.

At 31, Raphaël Varane says stop. He leaves behind a slew of titles (1 World Cup, 4 Champions Leagues and 3 Liga titles) and a slew of injuries. It was a final knee problem, which occurred with his new club Como (Italy) last August, that convinced the former player to stop everything.

“Throughout my career, I have overcome many challenges. I have grown. Almost all of it was supposed to be impossible. Incredible emotions, special moments and memories that will last a lifetime. Looking back on these moments, it is with immense pride and a sense of accomplishment that I announce my retirement from the game we all love.”he wrote in a long message on Instagram.

“A new life begins off the field”

“I want to come out strong, not just hang on to the game. It takes a lot of courage to listen to your heart and your instincts. Wants and needs are two different things. I’ve fallen and risen a thousand times and this time, it’s time to stop and hang up my boots.”he continues.

What’s next? “A new life begins off the pitch. I will stay with Como. Just without using my cleats. Something I look forward to sharing more about soon”explains Varane.

The central defender, trained at Lens but who became a world leader at Real Madrid, then at Manchester United, has one of the finest French records, and has 93 caps with the Blues.

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