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Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane lifts lid on Raphael Varane to Man United talks
RAPHAEL VARANE will not leave Real Madrid, despite Manchester United's interest, claims Zinedine Zidane.
Zinedine Zidane says Raphael Varane will not be joining Manchester United
Jose Mourinho has reportedly approached Varane and Luka Modric about a move to Old Trafford once he is appointed manager at the end of the season.
Express Sport understands the former Chelsea boss is currently sounding out a deal with the Red Devils that's set to make him the highest paid manager in the world.
And Spanish newspaper Sport claim the Portuguese is already preparing to raid his former club for star duo Varane and Modric.
However, according to Real boss Zidane, Varane will not be lured to the Premier League and will see out his entire career at the Bernabeu.
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"For me, Raphael Varane will stay here all his life - he embodies the future of Real Madrid," he said.
Varane joined Madrid from French side Lens in 2011 for £7.5m and has since made 82 La Liga appearances, scoring once.
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