Raphael Varane has committed his long-term future to Real Madrid by agreeing a new six-year deal with the European champions, as confirmed by the club's official website.
Varane's decision to ink a new deal ends any speculation surrounding
the centre-back's future. Former Los Blancos boss Jose Mourinho was said
to be interested in taking the 21-year-old to Chelsea during the summer, reported by Ben Jefferson of the Express.
Mourinho, who was responsible for signing Varane to Madrid from French side Lens in 2011, now appears unlikely to repeat his transfer efforts for the talented youngster. In March, Mourinho made little attempt to hide his affection for the player, saying, "I think he is the best young central defender in the world. Already I think he's the best," reported by Yahoo and via Sky Sports.
Varane's decision to remain in the Spanish capital as he develops toward the peak of his career should have supporters excited. He is a well-rounded defender who offers decent pace, dominance in the air and power to shield opponents away from possession. Varane is also accustomed to the Madrid way of playing and is capable of starting attacking moves with accurate passes from the back.
Injuries have halted the player's progress, however, as noted by football writer David Cartlidge:
Although he is yet to start a La Liga or Champions League encounter this season, Varane remains a valuable member of Madrid's squad. He posted a total of 21 appearances during the last term's league campaign and run to European glory, per WhoScored.com.
Didier Deschamps selected Varane for his World Cup squad, utilising him with four starts and a substitute appearance in Brazil. While France ultimately fell short during the tournament, Varane possesses a trophy cabinet that is already enviable to most professional footballers.
He has won La Liga, the Copa del Rey, Spanish Super Copa, UEFA
Super Cup and Champions League. Ancelotti called upon him during the
recent European final against Atletico Madrid, which saw Real finally capture their coveted 10th crown on the continent. Varane impressed during the showpiece, posting a WhoScored.com rating of 8.0 on a historic night for the 4-1 victors.
Ancelotti clearly doesn't wish to overuse Varane, but he may be called upon if Madrid continue to ship goals. Real Sociedad
eased four beyond the struggling defence, while Atletico managed two at
the Bernabeu. A poor Basel team also scored past Iker Casillas, who may
be looking for greater solidarity ahead of him.
Varane is likely to be a rotational player for the next season at least, an issue which loses its prominence now his new contract has been agreed. There's the possibility a mega buyout clause has been inserted into his latest deal, but any figure would likely keep Mourinho at arm's length during this era of UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules.
Both Varane and Real Madrid can look forward to a successful future together. The player's potential is clear and he has already shone across a number of quality performances. With a consistent run in the team and a bit of luck on the injury front, he is sure to develop into one of the world's classiest defenders.
Mourinho, who was responsible for signing Varane to Madrid from French side Lens in 2011, now appears unlikely to repeat his transfer efforts for the talented youngster. In March, Mourinho made little attempt to hide his affection for the player, saying, "I think he is the best young central defender in the world. Already I think he's the best," reported by Yahoo and via Sky Sports.
Varane's decision to remain in the Spanish capital as he develops toward the peak of his career should have supporters excited. He is a well-rounded defender who offers decent pace, dominance in the air and power to shield opponents away from possession. Varane is also accustomed to the Madrid way of playing and is capable of starting attacking moves with accurate passes from the back.
Injuries have halted the player's progress, however, as noted by football writer David Cartlidge:
Although he is yet to start a La Liga or Champions League encounter this season, Varane remains a valuable member of Madrid's squad. He posted a total of 21 appearances during the last term's league campaign and run to European glory, per WhoScored.com.
Didier Deschamps selected Varane for his World Cup squad, utilising him with four starts and a substitute appearance in Brazil. While France ultimately fell short during the tournament, Varane possesses a trophy cabinet that is already enviable to most professional footballers.
Varane is likely to be a rotational player for the next season at least, an issue which loses its prominence now his new contract has been agreed. There's the possibility a mega buyout clause has been inserted into his latest deal, but any figure would likely keep Mourinho at arm's length during this era of UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules.
Both Varane and Real Madrid can look forward to a successful future together. The player's potential is clear and he has already shone across a number of quality performances. With a consistent run in the team and a bit of luck on the injury front, he is sure to develop into one of the world's classiest defenders.
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