Manchester United have handed a blow in their pursuit of signing Raphael Varane after the defender confirmed that he will stay at Real Madrid beyond this summer transfer window.
The France international’s future at the Spanish capital club was uncertain and was linked with a move away from the Champions League winners. He was signed by the La Liga giants when Jose Mourinho was their manager.
United confirmed the former Chelsea boss as their new manager in May. Since Mourinho was appointed, Varane has been linked with a move to Old Trafford, according to the Daily Mail.