MANCHESTER UNITED fans were "crying" after watching Raphael Varane's emotional announcement that he would be leaving the club.
United confirmed today that the defender would leave on a free transfer this summer on the expiry of his contract.
The club had the option to activate a one-year extension clause but his £350,000-a-week wages proved to be too much.
Varane has made 93 appearances for the club since signing from Real Madrid three years ago.
The former France international took to social media to post a heartfelt message to United fans.
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In a video, he says: "To you guys, supporters of Manchester United, it's been an amazing few years to play for this special club and wearing that shirt.
"The first time I went to Old Trafford as a Man Utd player it was insane, the atmosphere was amazing.
"I fell in love with the club, with the fans. You have to play for Man Utd to understand what that represents.
"For my kids, it's home here. It's going to be a special place for me for life."
Reacting to the video, Manchester United's official account on X wrote: "The pleasure has been all ours ❤️"
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Another fan wrote: "Cheers Rapha. Now crying."
A third wrote: "We love you king, thanks for the memories ❤️"
While a fourth said: "Devastated. You have been fantastic Rapha, such a special player with a special mentality. We will all miss you so, so much and thank you for everything ❤️"
A fifth wrote: "We will miss you king ????"
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And a fifth paid tribute by saying: "It was an honour."
Varane leaves the club having won the League Cup with Manchester United last year.
He is also racing to be fit for the club's FA Cup final against Manchester City at the end of the month.
He is yet to announce his next club, although he is understood to be interested in moving to Italy or Saudi Arabia.
