Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and France defender Raphael Varane has retired from football at the age of 31.
Varane joined Italian side Como on a free transfer in July but suffered a knee injury on his debut against Sampdoria last month.
The centre-back says he will stay at the club to perform a non-playing role.
Varane began his career at French side Lens but spent just one season in the first team before joining Real Madrid in 2011.
He enjoyed a beautiful 10-year career in the Spanish capital, winning 18 trophies – including three La Liga titles and four Champions Leagues.
The defender moved to Old Trafford in the summer of 2021 for an initial fee of 34 million pounds, and made 95 appearances in all competitions.
Varane won the Carabao Cup in 2022 and his final appearance for the club was an FA Cup final victory over rivals Manchester City at Wembley in May.
He made his France debut in 2013 and earned 93 caps, winning the World Cup in 2018, the Nations League in 2021 and reaching the World Cup final again in 2022.
(Editor : Anoyoyo Ogiagboviogie)
