RAPHAEL VARANE has been removed from Como’s Serie A squad after suffering an injury on his debut.
Varane, 31, joined the Italian outfit following a turbulent three-year stint with United that ended once his contract expired.
The centre-back made his debut three weeks ago as he started for Cesc Fabregas‘ side during the first round of the Coppa Italia at Sampdoria.
However, the ex-France international only lasted 23 minutes as he picked up a knee injury and had to be substituted.
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Varane’s knock has led to Fabregas removing him from his squad for the season.
The Frenchman suffered a raft of unfortunate injuries during his time with United.
The ex-Real Madrid star never managed more than 24 Premier League appearances in each of his three seasons.
In fact, since the start of the 2021/22 campaign the defender has picked up 12 separate injuries.
In that time, Varane went on to miss a grand total of 49 matches.
The 2018 World Cup winner amassed a total of two goals and one assist in 95 appearances with the Red Devils.
Varane helped the Manchester giants win the EFL Cup in 2023 and the FA Cup a year later.
Fabregas was determined to sign him when he became a free agent in the summer.
The Arsenal and Chelsea hero said: “Raphael is a special player and his signing is proof of the ambition we have for this club.
“He is highly decorated and the experience he brings in two of the best leagues in the world can not be underestimated. I can’t wait to start working with him.”
