Recently departed Man Utd star already facing contract termination, as ‘super exciting’ move quickly turns sour

Raphael Varane, the former Manchester United defender, is reportedly facing the possibility of having his contract with Italian club Como terminated just one month after joining on a two-year deal.Varane, along with several other notable players, left Manchester United as a free agent on June 30. Among those departing were Brandon Williams and Anthony Martial, while Omari Forson also left after declining a new contract offer from the club.

Instead of pursuing a potential move to Saudi Arabia, Varane opted to remain in Europe, eventually signing with Como, a Serie A team newly promoted for the first time in 21 years. Como, under the management of Spanish football legend Cesc Fabregas, embarked on an ambitious recruitment drive during the summer. In addition to Varane, they brought in other experienced players such as Pepe Reina, Sergi Roberto, Alberto Moreno, and Andrea Belotti. The club also acquired promising young talents like Maximo Perrone from Manchester City and Nico Paz from Real Madrid.However, Varane’s move to Como has not gone as planned. He sustained an injury during his debut in the first round of the Coppa Italia against Sampdoria. The exact nature of his injury is unclear, with conflicting reports suggesting it could be either a knee or a thigh problem. Regardless, what is certain is that Varane is currently sidelined, and his future at Como is now in doubt.

Recent reports from Italy indicate that Varane was not included in Como’s 25-man squad for the Serie A season, which was finalized after the transfer deadline. This has led to speculation that the club may consider terminating his contract.According to Sport Mediaset, “Raphael Varane has been excluded from the list of 25 players handed over by Como to Lega Serie A for the 2024/25 season. The veteran French defender, formerly of Real Madrid and Manchester United, arrived in the summer as a free agent but was injured before the start of the championship. Varane was injured on his debut in the Coppa Italia against Sampdoria, and now Como is also considering terminating his contract.”

Given the situation, Como would not be able to register Varane as part of their Serie A squad until after the January transfer window. Instead of waiting for six months, the club is reportedly contemplating whether to release the 31-year-old just five weeks into his two-year deal.Raphael Varane’s move to Italian club Como has indeed hit a major setback shortly after joining them on a two-year deal. After leaving Manchester United as a free agent on June 30, alongside Brandon Williams, Anthony Martial, and Omari Forson, Varane decided against a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia and opted to stay in Europe by signing with Como, who had just been promoted to Serie A for the first time in 21 years.

Under the guidance of manager Cesc Fabregas, Como undertook an ambitious recruitment campaign, bringing in experienced players like Pepe Reina, Sergi Roberto, Alberto Moreno, and Andrea Belotti, as well as promising young talents such as Maximo Perrone from Manchester City and Nico Paz from Real Madrid. However, Varane’s start at the club has not gone as expected. In his debut match in the Coppa Italia against Sampdoria, Varane sustained an injury—either to his knee or thigh, as reports conflict on the exact nature of the injury—which has left him sidelined.

Reports from Italy suggest that Varane was not included in Como’s 25-man squad for the Serie A season, finalized after the transfer deadline, sparking rumors about his potential contract termination. According to Sport Mediaset, Como may consider terminating Varane’s contract due to his inability to be registered for Serie A until after the January transfer window. This decision could lead the club to release the 31-year-old defender just weeks after signing him, rather than waiting for six months to resolve the situation.

This development reflects a challenging period for Varane, whose move to Como was expected to be a continuation of his decorated career, but now faces uncertainty just a month into his stint with the newly promoted Serie A club.