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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="footballco-bet-betsense">{"type":"footballco-bet-betsense","data":{}}</script><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_d6e1e5da-7d9a-43d5-97e1-f4350a3cd7e3"}}</script><ul><li>Varane joined Como on a free transfer</li><li>Shared a message on social media</li><li>Como will face Al-Nassr on Monday</li></ul>

'Incredibly proud' - Raphael Varane completes Como move as French defender joins Cesc Fabregas' side on free transfer after Man Utd exit

Serie A

Como

Fiorentina

<p>The French defender left Manchester United earlier this summer after spending three years at Old Trafford. He was initially linked with a move to Inter Miami and clubs in the Saudi Pro League, but eventually <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/raphael-varane-agreement-two-year-contract-man-utd-defender-joining-cesc-fabregas-como/blt4ad5b6298677ea56" target="_blank">decided to play under Cesc Fabregas at Como</a> as he penned a two-year deal.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>After the official confirmation came from the Serie A side, Varane took to X as he quoted the club's post and wrote: "I’m super excited, incredibly proud and can’t wait to get started!!"</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m super excited, incredibly proud and can’t wait to get started !! 😁🇮🇹 <a href="https://t.co/4brjRJHv9v">https://t.co/4brjRJHv9v</a></p>— Raphaël Varane (@raphaelvarane) <a href="https://twitter.com/raphaelvarane/status/1817643657408782474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT RAPHAEL VARANE SAID

<p>The former Real Madrid defender experienced an injury-hit campaign in his final season with United as he remained sidelined for over a month with a muscle injury. He eventually appeared in 32 matches across all competitions, including the FA Cup final as they beat rivals Manchester City to lift the FA Cup.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Fabregas' side will be next seen in action Monday as they take on reigning Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal in a pre-season friendly. Varane, however, could appear for the Italians for the first time on Saturday as they next face Wolfsburg in a second friendly clash.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

'Incredibly proud' - Raphael Varane completes Como move as French defender joins Cesc Fabregas' side on free transfer after Man Utd exit | Goal.com US

Raphael Varane shared a message on social media after officially completing his move to Serie A side Como on Sunday.

&apos;Incredibly proud&apos; - Raphael Varane completes Como move as French defender joins Cesc Fabregas&apos; side on free transfer after Man Utd exit