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Man United won't trigger Varane contract extension - source

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Manchester United have decided against triggering a one-year extension in Raphaël Varane's contract, a source has told ESPN.

It means the defender is able to negotiate with clubs outside the Premier League from Jan. 1 and could potentially leave Old Trafford on a free transfer in the summer.

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Varane is still considered a key part of the squad by manager Erik ten Hag but United are reluctant to trigger a one-year option which would keep the 30-year-old on wages of more than £300k-per-week until June 2025.