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Raphael Varane 'edges closer to Real Madrid exit' after telling close friends 'his time is over' - putting Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea on red alert

Raphael Varane has reportedly accepted that his time at Real Madrid is coming to an end, ahead of a potential huge summer transfer exit from the Bernabeu.

Varane, 28, has been a mainstay in the Madrid defence since breaking through following a move from Lens in 2011, and quickly rose to the summit of world football with his standing.

Now, however, reports in Spain claim that Varane has been left angered by Madrid's apparent lack of effort to retain his services, given his contract is due to expire next summer.