Raphaël Varane, the former Real Madrid and Manchester United center-back, has officially announced his retirement from football at the age of 31. The decision comes after suffering an injury while playing for Serie B club Como in Italy.

Varane, widely regarded as one of the best defenders of his generation, enjoyed an illustrious career that saw him win multiple Champions League titles with Real Madrid, as well as a FIFA World Cup with the French national team in 2018. His career at Manchester United further solidified his reputation as a world-class defender.

The injury sustained while playing for Como prompted Varane to make the difficult decision to retire from professional football earlier than expected. His retirement marks the end of a remarkable career spanning more than a decade, filled with accolades at both the club and international levels.

Fans and former teammates have taken to social media to express their admiration and gratitude for Varane’s contributions to the sport.

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