Raphael Varane’s Italian journey has gotten off to a rocky start. The 31-year-old French defender, who recently joined Como on a free transfer from Manchester United, has been excluded from the club’s Serie A squad list following an injury setback.
Varane’s misfortune began during his debut appearance for Como in a Coppa Italia match against Sampdoria on August 11. The former Real Madrid star suffered a muscular injury during the game, which Como ultimately lost on penalties.
Calciomercato report how the The extent of Varane’s injury is significant, with initial estimates suggesting he could be sidelined for at least six weeks. However, there are concerns that his recovery time could extend even further.
This setback has led Como to make the difficult decision of omitting Varane from their Serie A squad list. The club had high hopes for the World Cup winner, having signed him to a two-year contract until June 30, 2026, with an option for an additional season.
Given these unexpected circumstances, there are now discussions about the possibility of a mutual termination of Varane’s contract with Como. This situation represents a significant blow for both the player and the club, who had envisioned a successful partnership in Serie A.
In response to Varane’s unavailability, Como moved quickly in the final days of the summer transfer window to secure another central defender. The club has brought in German defender Marc Oliver Kempf from Hertha Berlin to bolster their defensive options.
