Real Madrid ‘make decision’ on Chelsea swap deal for Raphael Varane transfer

Real Madrid: Varane coy when quizzed on future

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Real Madrid have decided they’re not interested in a swap deal with Chelsea regarding the possible exit of Raphael Varane, it has been claimed. The Blues are determined to beat Manchester United to the player’s signature. But, while that’s the case, a move to Stamford Bridge appears unlikely.

Real Madrid star Varane has won the lot during his time at the Bernabeu, scooping four Champions League titles and three La Liga crowns.

But a move away from the Spanish capital could now be on the cards, with Chelsea and Manchester United both keen on the 28-year-old.

Varane’s contract at Madrid is winding down, with his current deal due to expire next summer.

That means Los Blancos must sell him now to ensure they get a good fee for the player or risk losing him for nothing in 12 months’ time, a situation they’re understandably eager to avoid.

And Defensa Central have claimed Real aren’t interested in a swap deal with Chelsea, instead only wanting a fee in the region of £43million to let their prized asset go.

It’s claimed that Real Madrid chiefs don’t want Timo Werner in exchange, despite Carlo Ancelotti earmarking the Germany international as a potential target.

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So, instead, it’s their main aim to secure a fee for Varane.

How Chelsea approach the situation remains to be seen, with history suggesting Roman Abramovich could feel obliged to stump up a big fee for the 28-year-old.

He did, after all, sanction a spending spree 12 months ago that saw the likes of Werner, Kai Havertz, Ben Chilwell and Edouard Mendy all sign on the dotted line.

But with Chelsea also setting their sights on a blockbuster deal for Erling Haaland, any move to west London for Varane is currently in limbo.

The report also notes that Manchester United recently suggested a swap deal involving Paul Pogba, whose contract at the club has just 12 months left to run.

But Real only want money as they look to secure the signing of Kylian Mbappe.

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Mbappe’s own deal at Paris Saint-Germain expires next summer and, despite the Ligue 1 giants saying they’re relaxed over the situation, he’s yet to sign a renewal.

Regardless of what happens, Real know it will take a significant investment to lure the forward away from the Parc des Princes – especially given his wage demands.

But Varane looks increasingly likely to leave and, should that happen, will join Sergio Ramos out of the exit door.

Ramos’ exit was confirmed earlier this month and, speaking at his farewell press conference, expressed a desire to return to the club in some capacity in the future.

“I arrived on the first day with my father and my brother, I was 19, just a child and now I’ve got an amazing family of my own, a wife and four kids,” he said.

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“I arrived here with my family and I leave with my family, who’ve always been there for me.

“Thanks to them for always being with me in the highs and lows, to everyone else for the respect and for sometimes just putting up to me.

“To the president [Florentino Perez], my coaches and team-mates, without you it wouldn’t be possible. Also the employees of the club. It’s hard not to look at you and swell up with emotion.

“I also want to thank the supporters, unfortunately it’s not possible for you to be here. You’ll always have a place in my heart.

“I hope the club continues to enjoy success. This has been a unique experience, I won’t experience anything similar, but I am looking forward to another chapter in my life.

“I want more titles and I look forward to playing for more years. This is not a goodbye but see you soon, because I’ll be back one day.”

Regarding Varane, the centre-back was coy on his future when quizzed earlier in the year.

“My future is clear, I am focused on the end of the season,” he said.

“We are in an intense moment and all our focus is on the matches we have ahead.

“The message to the fans is that I am 100 per cent committed to the team. We have challenges that encourage us a lot. I am focused on giving everything on the field.”

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