Como 1907 have accomplished the signing of French centre-back Raphael Varane on a free switch, the membership confirmed on Sunday.
Varane has signed a two-year cope with the membership — who received promotion from Serie B to the Italian top-flight final season — after changing into a free agent following the expiry of his Manchester United contract.
A 93-time France worldwide and World Cup winner, Varane will convey unbelievable pedigree to Como following a profession that has seen him play 479 instances for Actual Madrid, Man Utd and Lens mixed, profitable a number of main honours alongside the way in which — together with 4 Champions League titles.
“Raphaël is a particular participant and his signing is proof of the ambition we’ve got for this membership,” Como head coach Cesc Fabregas mentioned in an announcement on the membership’s official website. “He’s extremely embellished and the expertise he brings in two of the perfect leagues on this planet can’t be underestimated. I can’t wait to begin working with him.”
A spokesperson from the membership’s possession added: “We’re excited to have Raphael in our household. His expertise will tremendously complement our ambitions to develop on and off the sphere.”
Varane reveals ‘particular’ cause why he joined Como
Como 1907 is thrilled to announce the signing of French defender @raphaelvarane from Manchester United on a two yr cope with an choice to increase. pic.twitter.com/AcaVatSNcS
— Como1907 (@Como_1907) July 28, 2024
Varane has revealed Como’s ‘particular’ venture was the rationale behind his resolution to signal with the membership, probably turning down different gives given his standing within the recreation and nonetheless being simply 31 years outdated.
”I’m very comfortable and enthusiastic about this new venture, and I can’t wait to get began and meet up with the group and my teammates. There’s additionally the bodily preparation for the season to look ahead to,” Varane mentioned.
“At first, I used to be curious to search out out what the venture was all about, after which I instantly noticed that it was particular, completely different from some other I’d been supplied, so I wished to know extra. The extra I realized in regards to the venture, the extra attention-grabbing it turned, giving me a special perspective on what I wished to do. As soon as the venture got here alongside, it went straight to the highest of the checklist, and we managed to shut the deal. I’m very comfortable. There’s so much to do, and it’s very thrilling. I’ve plenty of expertise on the highest stage, and now to have the ability to share that information and assist a membership construct itself up and hopefully attain the highest is tremendous thrilling.
“I’m assembly Cesc once more, however not as an opponent this time. I’m very comfortable, I actually like his philosophy of play and his ardour for soccer. Once we spoke it was really easy to grasp one another, so I hope we’ll have very optimistic outcomes. In any case, I’m coming with an excessive amount of humility to assist the group and the membership develop.”
