Officially. Raphael Varane ended his career in the French national team

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has officially announced the end of his career in the French national team. The 29-year-old player announced this on the Instagram social network.

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"It was an honor for me to defend the colors of the French national team during the last decade. Every time I put on that special blue jersey, I felt immense pride. The duty to give everything, play with all our heart and win every time we step on the pitch. I thought about it for several months and decided it was time for me to retire from international football.

I remember as a child watching France in 1998, this team, these players who gave us incredible emotions. I dreamed of repeating this achievement, and 20 years later I had one of the most wonderful days of my life, which I am really proud of. We brought the cup home! I will never forget it. I still feel the emotions I felt on that day, July 15, 2018. It was one of the greatest moments of my life.

This victory we achieved together would never have been possible without the support of Didier Deschamps, every member of the management and staff over the years, my teammates who have defended our country in every match.

But more importantly, this victory would not have been possible without the support of each and every fan. Your enthusiasm, celebration and memories of our return to France will always remain in my memory. Even after losing the final last year, you gave us a hero's welcome when we came back. Thank you a thousand times to each of you!

I will definitely miss those moments with you - but it's time for a new generation to take over. We have a group of talented young players who are ready to take things into their own hands. They deserve a chance, and they need you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Rafa," Varane wrote on the social network.

We will remind that in the composition of the French national team, Raphael Varane became the winner of the 2018 World Cup.