The UK’s Daily Telegraph reports that Cristiano Ronaldo’s team, Al Nassr hopes to sign Manchester United defender Raphael Varane on a free transfer this summer and is willing to offer him a staggering £50 million annual salary.
For the 31-year-old Varane, this is undoubtedly an irresistible offer.
Varane set to leave United?
This season, Varane has fallen out of favor with manager Erik Ten Hag’s plans, and it’s almost certain that he will be put up for sale by Manchester United this summer.
During his illustrious ten seasons at Real Madrid, Varane won a total of 18 trophies, including 3 La Liga titles, 1 Copa del Rey, 3 Spanish Super Cups, 4 UEFA Champions League titles, 4 FIFA Club World Cups, and 3 UEFA Super Cups, achieving a complete sweep at the club level.
Won all title in Real Madrid
In August 2021, Varane left Bernabeu to join Manchester United, who paid €40 million in transfer fees and signed him to a three-year contract with a weekly wage of £350,000.
However, in his first season at the club, Varane’s playing time was limited to just 29 appearances across all competitions due to persistent injury issues, and he made 34 appearances last season.
Varane’s talent and skill level are still top class
Despite his unquestionable talent, Varane’s constant battle with injuries has prevented him from maintaining a consistent attendance record.
In other words, Manchester United paid €40 million and offered a £350,000 weekly wage for what turned out to be an injury-prone player.
Therefore, despite having the option to extend his contract by one year, Manchester United is determined to offload Varane this summer.
This also means that the club’s investment in Varane, both in terms of transfer fees and wages, has essentially gone to waste.
However, considering that Varane’s departure could save Manchester United a significant amount in wages, this could be a blessing in disguise for the club.
Join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi?
As for Varane, after earning a high salary at Manchester United for three years, he can now join forces with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia and earn an even higher salary, making him a clear winner in life.
