Manchester United announced they had agreed a deal to sign centre-half Raphael Varane on this day in 2021.
The France international arrived at Old Trafford on a four-year deal from Real Madrid, ending a 10-year stay at the Bernabeu.
A statement from United read: “Manchester United is delighted to announce the club has reached agreement with Real Madrid for the transfer of French international defender and World Cup winner, Raphael Varane, subject to a medical and to player terms being finalised.”
Introducing our newest Red 😍#MUFC @RaphaelVarane pic.twitter.com/yUjIsqgZ1H
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 14, 2021
During his time in Madrid Varane won three LaLiga titles, one Copa del Rey, four UEFA Champions League crowns and four FIFA Club World Cups.
The 2018 World Cup winner’s transfer to United was officially completed on August 14 following a delay due to the need for a visa, isolation and medical.
“Manchester United is one of the most iconic clubs in world football and the chance to come here and play in the Premier League is something I couldn’t turn down,” Varane said.
“There is a lot more that I want to achieve in my career and I know I’m joining a squad full of great players who will all have the same determination to win matches and trophies.”
Varane made 95 appearances across three seasons at Old Trafford but left at the end of the 2023/24 campaign, exiting with League Cup and FA Cup winners’ medals.
