Erik Ten Hag announces Manchester United’s current opinion on the contracts of Jonny Evans and Raphael Varane. What’s in store for these two players?
Although both players are in the final six months of their contracts, United has the ability to activate a 12-month extension for Varane. Initially, it was believed that Varane’s final year would be guaranteed, but subsequently, it was clarified that this was an option.
To the question of whether or not United intends to keep the two players beyond the current season, Ten Hag gave a direct response, saying, “We haven’t made that decision yet.”
As additional center-back possibilities, United also has Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, and Lisandro Martinez, who is currently sidelined with an injury. However, it is anticipated that United will be busy during the summer transfer window in order to acquire additional reinforcements.
According to 90min, there has been some preliminary interest in Ronald Araujo, who is now playing for Barcelona; nevertheless, the Uruguayan international is not interested in moving teams.
At 8:59 p.m. on Feb. 9, 2024: Willy Kambwala, a youth player who is just starting out, is another possibility for Ten Hag. The young player, who is only 19 years old, has made four appearances for the senior team so far this season. He recently commented on the fact that he was finally able to fulfil his dream of playing for United.
At nine o’clock at night on February 9, 2024: “I think it’s the best experience I’ve had in football,” he said to the club media about his first attempt at playing football at home. Although I am aware that I began against West Ham, playing at Old Trafford is a very different experience. Being able to be on the field on that particular day, what a game it was!
I couldn’t contain my excitement when I saw how everyone was coming together to support both teams. As I sat on the bench, all I wanted to do was get on the pitch. To say that the manager called me and told me, “You need to be ready” is an understatement. It’s hard for me to put into words how happy I was!
“Coming on, winning by a score of 3-2, touching the ball — it is essential to touch the ball — and sharing the victory, because it was my first win, it was just amazing,” he said.
There were people singing, and I could just feel the tone trembling! Simply put, I couldn’t contain my excitement at being there! You are absolutely right when you remark that it was my ambition to be playing for Manchester United at Old Trafford. My guess is that every child fantasises about that. It is quite remarkable that you are able to accomplish this. At this point, I’m talking about it as if I were a child, as if I were still 13 years old!
