Real Madrid Ready To Release Raphael Varane If They Refuse To Extend The Contract

Raphael Varane (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - Real Madrid are considering selling Raphael Varane if the French defender refuses to extend his contract, Metro reported on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old has less than 18 months left on his contract at the moment and is likely to start considering leaving the Santiago Bernabeu.

Madrid have been struggling with the contract saga Sergio Ramos, who could leave on a free transfer this summer and now Marca claims they are also afraid of losing Varane.

Madrid officials are 'suspicious' and believe Varane has no intention of renewing his contract with the club and intends to sell him before they get a penny.

Los Blancos are already at risk of losing captain Ramos for free, they have no intention of doing the same with Varane and are considering selling him this summer if he does not want to sign a new contract.

Real are still hoping to keep Varane, but they are also ready to let him go.

The club in the Spanish capital will reportedly appreciate Varane for 50 million euros (around Rp. 845 billion) next summer.

Real are aware that Manchester United and PSG have an interest, while Chelsea and Juventus are also monitoring the player's situation.

The Spanish champions hope they can spark a bid competition, although they would prefer to sell the 27-year-old defender to PSG.

Madrid wants to build a good relationship with the French team in order to smooth their efforts to sign Kylian Mbappe.

Ideally coach Zinedine Zidane would like to keep Varane, but the center-back has a relatively smaller salary compared to other starting players and is sure to demand a bigger deal.

However, Real Madrid will find it difficult to grant Varane's request given the club's financial limitations due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.