“They can leave” – Perez opens the door for Chelsea to sign this world-class Real Madrid star

Transfer News: Chelsea granted permission to complete Raphael Varane transfer

According to transfer news from Mirror, Chelsea have been given the all-clear to go after Raphael Varane. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has opened the door for Varane to leave next season. Manchester United are also said to be after the player.

Varane has been a stalwart at the back for Real Madrid for almost a decade now and has won loads of trophies during his time at the club. However, the Frenchman is entering the final year of his contract with Los Blancos and will be free to walk away for free in 2022.

The Blues have shown massive improvement in defence since Thomas Tuchel took over the reins. However, Chelsea are looking at defensive options, with some players like Silva and Azpilicueta at the wrong end of their careers. Varane is among the names being considered by the Blues and Tuchel. Adding a new defender has become a priority with Tuchel switching to a back three.

Florentino Perez has been a busy man in the last week, right from the announcement of the European Super League and its collapse. However, he did respond to questions on Varane’s future at Real Madrid.

“Varane? I’m happy with our team. But if players don’t want to stay at Madrid they can leave.”

Real Madrid, like most clubs, have been hit financially due to the pandemic. It is no surprise to see them sanctioning a sale for one of their main defensive stars such as Varane. At 27 years of age, Varane fits the category of a prime world-class defender that Chelsea need. He is not only young for a centre-back but also comes with an elite winning mentality.

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Chelsea should get a closer look at their transfer target, Varane when the Blues face off against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals. Manchester United’s presence in the race to sign him from Madrid does complicate matters for the Blues. It now remains to be seen if there is any move made to seal the transfer of Varane given Perez has given a green light for the move.