Real Madrid: Raphael Varane shoots down transfer rumors

Real Madrid center back Raphael Varane has been a regular in the squad since 2015 and his role has continued to grow as he has matured. Although he has been chosen by manager Julen Lopetegui in seven out of the eight La Liga games thus far this year, his name continues to be linked to a move away from Spain.

 

“I am very happy at Real Madrid. I am focused 100 percent on the present,” the French defender told Canal + when asked about rumors linking him to a move to Manchester United.

Varane has been with the Spanish giants since the summer of 2011 and has won a stunning 16 trophies with club and country before turning 26. So, to see Rafa’s name pop up on the rumor mill out of the blue comes as a bit of a shock to me and Madrid fans alike.

Varane has never had an issue with his role at the club and has continued to make the team better working alongside Sergio Ramos in front of the goalkeeper.
While on the topic of the rumors, Varane discussed how closely knit this team was last year during their Champions League run and reaffirmed his happiness with his current surroundings.
“There are people obsessed with it [individual awards] but it’s a team sport. We showed that at Real last season, we were united and won the Champions League that way,” he said.