In the star-studded soccer arena, Beijing time on August 14, the Premier League giant Manchester United announced a shocking news in the football world: the French defender Varane officially joined the United family, the two sides signed a contract until June 2025, Varane will wear the No. 19 robe. It is reported that the transfer involves a transfer fee of £34 million, as well as a series of floating clauses, which will be paid gradually over the next few years. According to media reports, Varane's annual salary is up to 12 million euros.
Having started his career in Ligue 1 at an early age, Varane began his career at the age of 17. In the summer of 2011, under the recommendation of Zinedine Zidane, the 18-year-old Varane joined La Liga giants Real Madrid, where he began his illustrious career. In his 10 seasons at Real Madrid, Varane made 359 appearances for the team, scoring 17 goals and contributing 7 assists, winning 4 Champions League trophies and 3 La Liga titles with the team.
This summer, Varane's contract renewal negotiations with Real Madrid stalled, Manchester United took advantage of the opportunity to strike, actively seeking to introduce Varane. July 28, Manchester United officially announced that it had reached an agreement with Real Madrid to introduce Varane. However, the completion of the medical examination link is the final hurdle in the signing of the contract.
Beijing time on August 12, Varane successfully passed the physical examination, and then Manchester United also officially announced on the official website with Varane signing.On the evening of August 14, Manchester United officially announced that Varane officially joined. It is reported that in order to sign Varane, Manchester United will pay a transfer fee of 34 million pounds, with a floating clause, and at the same time to provide an annual salary of 12 million euros for Varane contract. Varane's contract with Manchester United will last for four seasons, and after the contract expires in 2025, Manchester United also has the right to extend the contract for one year on a priority basis.