Manchester United’s leading star is reportedly in talks to sign with MLS side Inter Miami to form a superteam alongside the likes of Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
As expected, David Beckham’s Inter Miami is currently the strongest team in MLS thanks to their many former Barcelona superstars.
Not only are the Florida-based team sitting atop the Eastern Conference standings, they’re also atop the overall standings.
However, the latest reports out of Argentina suggest that Inter Miami could soon be adding a departing player. Manchester United They also added an ace to their team.
Manchester United recently announced that centre-back Raphael Varane and striker Anthony Martial will not be offered new contracts at Old Trafford, meaning they, along with left-back Brandon Williams, will become free agents on June 30.
According to reports from Argentina, Varan His agents are in talks about a move to America and signing with Inter Miami.
While some may feel the move was unnecessary, the experience of a 31-year-old player at the heart of the defence certainly seems necessary.
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In fact, Inter Miami has struggled to contain opposing defenses with little help from Messi and Suarez.
Their 27 goals conceded in MLS this season is fourth-worst in the 15-team Eastern Conference.
Varane proved he still has plenty to offer when he helped Manchester United to an upset win in the FA Cup final just over two weeks ago.
The Frenchman, along with Lisandro Martinez, helped neutralise the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland in the 2-1 win over Manchester City.
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Varane may have to take a big pay cut
Inter Miami’s three designated player slots are currently occupied by Busquets. Messi Ecuadorian forward Leonardo Campana.
Inter Miami could potentially waive Campana to make room for Varane, but in return Varane would have to take a significant pay cut to stay under the salary cap.
However, it is not impossible given that both Alba and Suarez drastically reduced their weekly salary demands to make the move to Miami possible.
Varane was one of the best centre-backs in the world during his prime at Real Madrid, winning the Champions League four times.
Although his level dropped off slightly after joining Manchester United, aided by injuries, the defender still won the League Cup and FA Cup during his time with England.
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