Former France and Real Madrid center back Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 31. Varane, who recently signed with Serie A club Como, made this decision following a knee injury sustained during his debut match for the team in an Italian Cup fixture against Sampdoria.
Varane reflected on his illustrious career, expressing immense pride and fulfillment in his Instagram post. The defender played a pivotal role in France's 2018 World Cup triumph, showcasing his defensive prowess and scoring crucial goals, including a memorable header against Uruguay in the quarterfinals.
