Manchester United 'make final decision on Raphael Varane future'
The Red Devils turned down the chance to activate a 12-month extension in the centre-back's contract earlier this year, so his existing deal at Old Trafford is due to expire at the end of June.
There had been suggestions that Man United were keen to keep hold of the experienced centre-back but wanted him to take a substantial wage cut.
The ex-France international has made 30 appearances for Erik ten Hag's side during the 2023-24 campaign, including 21 outings in the Premier League, but he was not involved in Sunday's contest with Liverpool at Old Trafford due to an injury which he picked up against Chelsea last week.
According to Football Insider, after fresh talks behind the scenes, Man United have decided to let Varane leave the club on a free transfer this summer.
Varane set to leave Old Trafford this summerThe 30-year-old is one of the club's highest earners, and his departure would therefore make a lot of room in the wage budget ahead of what is expected to be a busy summer transfer window.
Varane made the move to Old Trafford in the summer of 2021 off the back of featuring on 360 occasions for Real Madrid during a hugely successful period at Bernabeu.
The Frenchman has made 93 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring twice and registering one assist, but he has struggled with fitness problems during his time at the club.
Fellow centre-back Jonny Evans is also out of contract this summer, while there remains speculation surrounding the futures of Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof.
Arguably only Lisandro Martinez and Willy Kambwala are guaranteed to be at the club next season from the
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