Raphael Varane has announced his retirement at the age of 31. Varane recently joined Como on a two-year deal, but he sustained a serious knee injury in his debut match.
“In my career I have taken on many challenges, rose to occasion after occasion, almost all of it was supposed to be impossible. Reflecting on these moments, it is with immense pride and a feeling of fulfilment that I am announcing my retirement from the game that we all love,” he said on Como’s official X account.
“I hold myself to the highest standard, I want to go out strong, not just holding on to the game. It takes a big dose of courage to listen to your heart and your instinct. I have fallen and risen a thousand times, and this time, it’s the moment to stop and hang my boots up with my final game winning a trophy at Wembley.”
Varane won four Champions Leagues and three La Liga titles with Real Madrid. He also won the World Cup in 2018 with France.
Via The Guardian