# Raphael Varane to join either Manchester United or PSG this summer after rejecting a contract extension

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Published: 2021-06-19  
Updated: 2021-06-19  
Author: Arsh Das

Real Madrid are set to lose both their starting centre-backs this summer, with Raphael Varane joining Sergio Ramos on the way out of the Spanish capital. 

According to Mario Torrejon, a reliable journalist working for Cadena SER and Real Madrid live, the French centre-back will leave Madrid with a year left on his contract with the club. Negotiations have also not reached anywhere between the two parties, and it now looks like Madrid will receive a transfer fee for him this very summer. 

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Real Madrid reportedly offered him two contract extension offers, but he did not accept either. 

Torrejon indicates that Varane could join either Manchester United or Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Both the clubs have been linked with Varane for a long time, and are in the market for a first choice centre-back as well. 

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Madridistas will no doubt have a hard time dealing with the loss of both their starting centre-backs in the same summer. Eder Militao, Nacho Fernandes, David Alaba and Jesus Vallejo are set to be the four first team defenders next season. 

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Los Blancos announced the departure of their captain a few days ago, and organised a farewell ceremony for him as well. The ceremony saw the 35-year-old photographed with the 22 trophies he led the club to, followed by a press conference where he addressed the situation surrounding his departure. 

The asking price for the 2018 World Cup winner is about £80 million, but United have only bid £50 million. Madrid have gone on to reject the bid, and United will have to step up their offer or risk missing out on him to potentially PSG or another interested club.