Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has decided to retire from France at the age of 29..
The player made the announcement on his Instagram page..
" We have a group of young players who are ready to lead the team and deserve this chance. They need your support. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,"
French media reported that the centre-back decided to spend more time with his family. The player also wants to save his injured knee..
Raphael Varane has been playing for the French national team since 2013 and played 93 matches in the jersey of the national team, in which he scored 5 goals.. Together with France, he became the 2018 World Champion and the winner of the 2020/21 Nations League.
Recall that at the last World Cup 2022 in Qatar, France reached the final, where they lost to Argentina (3:3, 2:4 – on penalties).
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