The 31-year-old Varane signed with promoted Serie A club Como in July but injured his knee during his only appearance

Former French and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 31. The World Cup and multiple Champions League winner cited fulfillment and immense pride as reasons for stepping away.

The centre-back suffered a knee injury on his debut for Italian club Como after leaving Manchester United in the summer

Former France and Real Madrid center back Raphael Varane has announced his retirement to end a career that included a World Cup title and a big haul of club trophies

France's World Cup-winning defender Raphael Varane announced his retirement from football at the age of 31 on Wednesday, bringing down the curtain on his successful career after suffering a serious knee injury.

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United defender Raphaël Varane has retired from football after suffering a knee injury on his debut at Serie A side Como.

Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and France defender Raphael Varane retires from football at the age of 31.

Raphael Varane has retired from football after suffering a knee injury on his debut with Italian club Como. The 31-year-old central defender joined the Serie A side this summer after leaving Manchester United as a free agent,

Only a year after announcing his retirement from international duty with France, Raphaël Varane would bring the curtains down fully on his playing career. The former Real Madrid and Manchester