In a strategic decision, Man Utd chose not to activate the contract extension clause with midfielder Raphael Varane, one of this team’s top players.
Accordingly, Varane’s current contract with Man Utd is expected to end at the end of the current season, however, there is a clause that allows the Red Devils to activate a one-year extension with the French midfielder.
But according to information from British media, Man Utd decided not to use this extension option, raising a big question mark about Raphael Varane’s future at Old Trafford.
However, instead of wanting to part with Varane in the summer transfer window, Man Utd’s leadership still wants to keep Varane in the squad and has planned negotiations with this player to discuss a contract. new coins in the following month.
Raphael Varane is currently receiving a “huge” salary of up to 340 thousand pounds/week, not a small number for any team. The non-renewal of this contract may be an attempt from Manchester United to restructure the budget and optimize financial resources.
Besides deciding on Varane, Manchester United is also trying to reduce the salaries of other players with high incomes to prepare for signing new contracts in the upcoming summer.
Varane joined Man Utd from Real Madrid in the summer of 2021 for a transfer fee of up to 34 million pounds. In his first two seasons at Old Trafford, he quickly made his mark and became one of the top centre-backs. However, Harry Maguire’s strong return this season has significantly reduced Varane’s opportunities to play.
Meanwhile, information from reputable sources indicates that Raphael Varane has received interest from top clubs such as Bayern Munich or teams from Saudi Arabia. However, there is information that Varane still feels happy and wants to continue with Manchester United.
Not only Varane, other Red Devils players such as Anthony Martial, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jonny Evans and Tom Heaton will also have their contracts expire this coming summer, opening up many possibilities for restructuring the squad. for next season.