Real Madrid also confirmed the deal, with a statement reading: “Our club thanks the player for his professionalism and exemplary conduct throughout his ten seasons representing our colors, during which time he has won 18 titles: four Champions Leagues, four Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, three Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and three Spanish Super Cups. “Real Madrid would like to express their gratitude to Varane and his family and wish him the best of luck in this new stage of his career.”

   The two clubs have announced the 28-year-old defender will be moving to the Premier League, with final terms now being ironed out. Manchester United confirmed an agreement with Real Madrid for the signing of Raphael Varane and the 28-year-old center-back will become Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s second major signing of the summer after the arrival of Jadon Sancho earlier in the month.  The two clubs agreed a fee understood to be £34million ($47m) plus add ons, on Monday and the deal is now subject to medical before Varane signs what will be a four-year contract at Old Trafford.