Manchester United and Chelsea have both been dealt major transfer blows after Real Madrid defender, Raphael Varane, confirmed that his intentions are to stay in Spain.
The Frenchman has been strongly linked with a move away from the Bernabeu after struggling to cement a first-team place under Carlo Ancelotti.
However, with reports linking him with a move to England, Varane has moved quick to rubbish the claims, stating that he is 100% happy at Real Madrid.
“I’m 100 percent with the team and feeling happy. I have a contract until 2020,” Varane said.
“I’m calm and when I’ve played, I’ve tried to do well. Sergio Ramos and Pepe play more than me, but I try to do the best I can.
“My knee hasn’t hurt for a year now. I can play every three days without discomfort. My most important objectives are La Liga and the Champions League.
“It’s good to have time to prepare for games. We weren’t worried at 0-0, we wanted to win and had the determination to do so.”
Varane was given his Real Madrid chance by Jose Mourinho, who labelled him the best young defender in the world, and the Portuguese was hoping he could have a reunion with the centre-back at Chelsea.
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles
