Raphael Varane

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane ruled out of Copa del Rey final

Tuesday 14th May 18:29

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has been ruled out of Friday's Copa del Rey final through injury.

Raphael Varane has revealed the reasons behind his decision to join Real Madrid

Saturday 3rd November 13:59

Raphael Varane has explained his decision to snub Manchester United and Paris St Germain in favour of Real Madrid.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho defends playing Michael Essien at left-back

Monday 29th October 21:11

Jose Mourinho has defended his decision to play Michael Essien at full-back instead of using Real Madrid's youth team and pointed out his use of Raphael Varane to prove a point.

Varane move surprised Bedimo

Tuesday 17th April 18:28

Montpellier full-back Henri Bedimo admits he was surprised former team-mate Raphael Varane did not join Manchester United last summer.

Varane coy on Euro chances

Thursday 1st March 10:38

Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane is remaining tight-lipped on his chances of making France's Euro 2012 squad.

Varane - England not an option

Wednesday 10th August 13:37

Real Madrid starlet Raphael Varane claims he never came close to moving to the Premier League this summer.

Zidane lands new Real role

Thursday 7th July 16:34

Zinedine Zidane has revealed he is to become Real Madrid's new sporting director.

Real win Varane chase

Monday 27th June 20:35

Real Madrid have completed the signing of Raphael Varane from Lens after beating off competition from several clubs.

Benzema welcomes competition

Monday 27th June 13:21

Karim Benzema is prepared to fight for his place at Real Madrid, with competition something to embrace.

Varane set for Real

Thursday 23rd June 09:51

Lens have announced that their defensive starlet Raphael Varane is to join Real Madrid.

Lens snub Varane offers

Tuesday 21st June 09:51

Gervais Martel has indicated that Lens have turned down a bid from Man Utd for youngster Raphael Varane.

United wait on Varane

Monday 20th June 08:06

Man Utd will find out within 48 hours if their bid for Lens starlet Raphael Varane has been successful.

Varane reiterates move stance

Friday 17th June 13:24

Highly-rated Lens defender Raphael Varane has reiterated that he will not be moving for the sake of it.

Varane considers options

Friday 10th June 13:53

Raphael Varane thinks he will stay in France next year rather than move to either Man United or Bayern Munich.

De Gea deal looks imminent

Tuesday 24th May 10:33

Reports in Spain suggest that Manchester United will announce the signing of David De Gea next week.

Varane calm over future

Friday 6th May 14:14

Reported Manchester United target Raphael Varane admits he has yet to decide on his future at Lens.

Varane extends Lens stay

Monday 28th March 13:59

Highly-rated defender Raphael Lens has signed a new deal at Lens which will keep him at the club until 2015.