Manchester United have agreed have officially announced the signing of French defender Raphael Varane from Real Madrid.
Man United and Madrid confirmed the agreement in a statement released on their official websites, with the deal said to be £41m including add-ons.
“Manchester United is delighted to announce the club has reached agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of French international defender and World Cup winner, Raphaël Varane, subject to a medical and to player terms being finalised,” United stated.
Madrid added that: “Real Madrid C. F. and Manchester United FC have agreed the transfer of Raphaël Varane.
“Our club thanks the player for his professionalism and exemplary conduct throughout his ten seasons representing our colours, during which time he has won 18 titles: 4 Champions Leagues, 4 Club World Cups, 3 European Super Cups, 3 LaLiga titles, 1 Copa del Rey and 3 Spanish Super Cups.
“Real Madrid would like to express their gratitude to Raphaël Varane and his family and wish him the best of luck in this new stage of his career.”
Varane, 28, is well established as one of the world’s top defenders, having joined Real from French side Lens in the summer of 2011.
He made over 350 appearances for the club, and has been capped 79 times by France, helping them to World Cup glory in 2018.
Having already signed England international Jadon Sancho for £73m from Borussia Dortmund, the acquisition of Varane would be a further statement of intent from Man United who are chasing a first Premier League title since 2013.
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