Former Manchester United player Raphael Varane went off injured after just 20 minutes after being released on a free transfer

RAPHAEL VARANE went off injured after just 20 minutes of play on his Como debut.

Varane has left Manchester United after three years in the Premier League.

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He joined newly promoted Serie A side Como, managed by former Arsenal and Chelsea star Cesc Fabregas.

But Varane’s debut against Sampdoria ended in disaster after he went off injured before the break.

Fabregas has been praised by fans for his influence in the signing of Varane on a free transfer.

And he said it himself: “Raphael is a special player and his signing is proof of the ambition we have for this club.

“He is highly decorated and the experience he brings in two of the best leagues in the world cannot be underestimated.

“I can’t wait to start working with him.”

Varane added: “I am very happy and excited about this new project, and I can’t wait to get started and meet the team and my teammates.

“There is also the physical preparation for the season to look forward to.

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“At first I was curious to know what this project was about, but then I immediately saw that it was special, different from all the others I had been offered, so I wanted to know more.

“The more I learned about the project, the more interesting it became, giving me a different perspective on what I wanted to do.

“Once the project was launched, it went straight to the top of the list and we managed to close the deal.

“I’m very happy. There’s a lot to do and it’s very exciting. I have a lot of experience at the highest level and to now be able to share that knowledge and help a club build itself and hopefully reach the top is super exciting.”

“I’m back against Cesc, but not as an opponent this time. I’m very happy, I really like his playing philosophy and his passion for football.

“When we talked, it was very easy to understand each other, so I hope we will have very positive results.

“In any case, I come with a lot of humility to help the team and the club grow.”