Exposed: The breakdown in Erik ten Hag and Raphael Varane’s relationship, pushing the Man Utd star towards a possible January exit.
Aoba Tanaka
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Despite playing a pivotal role in his debut season under Erik ten Hag, Raphael Varane finds himself at odds with the Dutchman this year.
The intrigue deepens as Bayern Munich, despite the presumed financial hurdles of Varane’s £340,000-per-week salary, expresses interest in securing the defender in a £25 million ($31 million) January transfer. United, on the other hand, contemplates replacements, with Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo in the mix, raising eyebrows due to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ownership ties.
“Maguire seized his opportunity in Varane’s absence. In football, it’s all about seizing the moment and the ensuing battle for supremacy,” remarked Ten Hag in an interview with beIN Sports on Thursday.
As the transition to Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s role as United’s football operations manager looms, critical decisions about the futures of Casemiro and Varane will undoubtedly add more twists to the narrative.
