Raphael Varane managed to remind fans of his worth during the match against Huesca where his two goals managed to hand Los Blancos the win. However, while it goes to show how good the Frenchman actually is on the pitch, the same is cause for concern when we remember that Varane’s contract expires at the end of the 21/22 season, which is in a year.
The player is being heavily linked with moves to the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain in the summer. Marca report that Real Madrid will want to sell Varane at a bargain price to any clubs willing to buy him during the summer. The main reason behind this stance is the rumour that Varane is not planning on extending his stay at the Spanish capital any further.
A fee worth €50 million is being touted for the World Cup winning centre-back, which in today’s transfer market, is a well justified fee.
Varane has managed to establish himself as an irreplaceable figure in the Madrid squad alongside skipper Sergio Ramos, who is also facing a delicate contract situation himself. At 27, he is in his best years as a footballer and has a lot more left to give to any top club that is willing to invest.
Speaking of investments, it is also worth noting that Varane is only paid €6 million per season, which for a defender of his calibre, is a little low when you consider the amount of money that is paid to players of similar calibre. Clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United, who are in need of quality centre-back options will be key figures in the transfer race if one arises.
The 27-year-old has won everything there is to win with Madrid and is possibly on the verge of wanting to seek new pastures and challenges, and only time will tell whether those possibilities are facts or not.
