Erik ten Hag believes Raphael Varane's retirement from international is "good news" for Manchester United.
Varane, 29, announced on Thursday he had played his last game for France after attaining 93 caps over the last decade.
The centre-back was a starter in France's World Cup triumph in Russia in 2018 and he lined up in his second World Cup final in the absorbing defeat to Argentina in December.
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United bought Varane in a £42 million deal from Real Madrid in August 2021 and he has remained a first-choice defender under Ten Hag.
"For United, I think it's good news," Ten Hag said. "Rapha achieved everything in terms of football club wise but also with his nation it is incredible what he achieved, big respect and I am happy he puts all his energy and experience into the team.
"He gave me the information that he was intending to do this. I don't discuss (it with him). Rapha is experienced, at an age he makes his own decision about that.
"I can only express my deep respect for his career until now. But still there is a lot to come, he is ambitious, he wants to win at Manchester United."
Varane is under contract at United until 2025 and the club has the option of an additional year.
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