Former Manchester United and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has signed a two-year deal with Serie A newcomer Como. The 31-year-old World Cup winner joins the Italian club after his contract with Manchester United expired.
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Manchester United’s new part-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has declared an end to the club’s practice of signing high-profile players at the twilight of their careers. Casemiro and Raphael Varane, both former Real Madrid stars, are unlikely to remain with the club beyond this season. Ratcliffe emphasizes the need for a shift in the club’s recruitment strategy, focusing on players with future sell-on value. This move follows the era of ‘Hollywood’ signings, such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Bastian Schweinsteiger, and Edinson Cavani, who joined United in the latter stages of their careers. Ratcliffe’s approach aligns with Ralf Rangnick’s previous concerns about United’s wasteful spending on players whose reputations no longer justify their high wages.