Raphael Varane’s exit from Manchester United has been confirmed. The Frenchman’s spell began with such optimism. Since Sir Alex Ferguson retired as Manchester United manager in 2013. There have not been an overwhelming number of truly happy, optimistic moments. The opening three game run under Jose Mourinho in 2016 was one such time of optimism. As was the Europa League win at the end of that season. The good times didn’t last. Just like Ole Gunnar Solskjaer‘s side’s famous win in Paris in 2019. It felt like anything was possible. It wasn’t. Another day of high hopes was Cristiano Ronaldo‘s ma…
