Everyone sees noon at his door.
The announcement on Thursday of the international retirement of Raphaël Varane, 29, was welcomed by Erik ten Hag, his coach at Manchester United.
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For Manchester United, I think this is good news.
With the France team, it's incredible what he has achieved.
Great respect to him, and I am happy that he is now putting all his energy and experience into this team ,
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explained this Friday the former Ajax coach in a press conference on the eve of the reception of Crystal Palace. (4 p.m.) in the Premier League.
Ten Hag admits that he was not surprised by the decision of the 2018 world champion, plagued by physical and psychological weariness and now eager to enjoy his family more.
The former defender of Real Madrid, where he won no less than 4 Champions Leagues, had, in fact, informed him of his intentions to end his adventure with the Blues after 93 selections.
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He informed me that he intended to do so.
I did not discuss it with him, Raphaël is experienced, at an age where he can make his own decision on this subject, he observes.
I can only express my deep respect for his career so far, but it is not over.
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