Varane leaving this summer

https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/1790321251317109009?s=46&t=46osAsCMaSbh7vgQsN2lEQ

Top class defender and I’m glad we got him, but an understandable change of direction. Can’t afford to be giving new bumper contracts to ageing stars

Another one of the walking wounded that plague our squad. Pity, plays quite well in the 10-15 games he makes it through.

Frees up wages and we need a quick young agile centre back.

Like Van de Ven - let's hope we have someone looking for that sort of talent.

Originally Posted by Dr Stranger

https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/...aSbh7vgQsN2lEQ

Top class defender and I’m glad we got him, but an understandable change of direction. Can’t afford to be giving new bumper contracts to ageing stars

He was a top class defender. I imagine everyone at the time was pretty happy to sign him (apart from bellers obvs), but a few people correctly said Madrid don't let top class players go without good reason.

He's played an average of 22 games a season. And I suspect he's one of those players that is currently 'injured' but could probably play. The massive fanny.

Originally Posted by Whip Hubley

He's played an average of 22 games a season.

more than I would have guessed. not bad.

https://x.com/centredevils/status/1790325132323344836?s=46&t=V_rEHns4n2KM8_MGvd9NWg

He understands defending and can pass. Sadly one of the few we have.

Have to say, I thought this signing would be better.

Cheerio, permacrock.

Him and Martinez at Wembley for one last dance.

Bit of a sick note but never questioned his attitude or professionalism

Will miss his fist pumps

His unveiling before the Leeds game, looking a million dollars in that suit was one of the post Fergie high points

Originally Posted by jem

more than I would have guessed. not bad.

For someone in their late 20's i'd say it's not great.

Originally Posted by ZiggyStardust

Bit of a sick note but never questioned his attitude or professionalism

Will miss his fist pumps

His unveiling before the Leeds game, looking a million dollars in that suit was one of the post Fergie high points

A damning indictment of the last decade if ever there was one

Originally Posted by Whip Hubley

He was a top class defender. I imagine everyone at the time was pretty happy to sign him (apart from bellers obvs), but a few people correctly said Madrid don't let top class players go without good reason.

He's played an average of 22 games a season. And I suspect he's one of those players that is currently 'injured' but could probably play. The massive fanny.

Think this pretty much highlights how much you miss my point

About as much use as Anne Frank’s drum kit

I like varane. but the owners have a great plan and a great strategy? um.....

It begins.

Sharpen the axe and let the blood flow freely...

Originally Posted by Rorschach

It begins.

Sharpen the axe and let the blood flow freely...

That sounds very dramatic but ultimately they're just letting his contract run down

£#%&! him.

I hope he has really bad hay-fever this summer

Originally Posted by Jack Duckworth

I hope he has really bad hay-fever this summer

Be difficult in Saudi