French international Raphaël Varane decided, this Wednesday, September 25, 2024, to hang up his boots, at the age of 31, thus ending his football career.
On the field, he played the position of central defender. Former French international footballer and playing for Como (Italian football club named after the city located in the north of Italy), Raphaël Varane decided, this Wednesday, September 25, 2024, to end his career as a player. An announcement made through a press release.
At 31, the ex-meringue is hanging up his crampons, not without forcing the admiring reaction of several personalities in the world of football, starting with Karim Benzema and Zinédine Zidane.
According to the now ex-French international, the latter had recommended that he sign for Real Madrid at the age of 18. Moreover, upon its decision, the Madrid club did not fail to thank a player who won everything during his 10 years at the club.
“Following the announcement of Raphaël Varane, who has decided to end his career as a professional footballer, Real Madrid wishes to express its gratitude and affection to a player who is already part of the legend of our club,” said writes the Spanish Professional Football Club.
Born on April 25, 1993, in Lille (France), Raphaël Varane trained at RC Lens before joining Real Madrid in Italy. With this club, the French international won 18 titles in 360 matches (4 Champions League, 4 Club World Cups, 3 European Super Cups, 3 Leagues, 1 Copa del Rey and 3 Spanish Super Cups). In addition to these titles, the player Varane was world champion with the France team during the 2018 World Cup in Russia and champion of the 2021 Nations League in Italy.
By Lassané SAWADOGO (Intern)
