Manchester United are set to depart ways with Raphael Varane at the end of the season, with a lot likely down to his high wages and injury record.

It was confirmed on Tuesday that the five times Champions League and World Cup-winning centre-half would be leaving the Red Devils at the end of the 23/24 campaign.

As sad as it is, Manchester United fans have come to the consensus it's a correct decision. The PS41m man was taking up a hefty chunk of the wage bill, but more importantly, was always in the medical tent at Old Trafford.

With this, let's take a look at his injury record during his time around Carrington.

In total, Varane had 11 injuries at Manchester United in just 3 years, he's subsequently had 217 days out, missing 45 games in the process - and counting. 45 games missed in just three seasons is not good enough and is the main reason he needs to be let go.

Season Injury from until Days Games missed 23/24 Muscle injury Apr 4, 2024 Ongoing 40 days 8 23/24 Ill Dec 22, 2023 Dec 25, 2023 3 days 1 23/24 unknown injury Aug 26, 2023 Sep 22, 2023 27 days 4 22/23 Foot injury Apr 14, 2023 May 8, 2023 24 days 7 22/23 Leg injury Oct 22, 2022 Nov 14, 2022 23 days 7 22/23 Ankle sprain Oct 3, 2022 Oct 8, 2022 5 days 1 21/22 muscular problems Apr 3, 2022 Apr 21, 2022 18 days 3 21/22 Corona virus Mar 1, 2022 Mar 9, 2022 8 days 1 21/22 Abdominal problems Feb 14, 2022 Feb 18, 2022 4 days 1 21/22 Hamstring injury Nov 2, 2021 Dec 22, 2021 50 days 11 21/22 Groin injury Oct 11, 2021 Oct 26, 2021 15 days 3 Sourced from Transfermarkt. MORE UNITED STORIES

United in Focus opinion: It's right to let Varane leave As good as the Frenchman has been at times this season, the undeniable fact is we can't keep rewarding players despite their obvious flaws.

Take Anthony Martial, for example, a player who was kept around despite knowledge of his injury track record, which has now completely backfired, with the club unable to play or sell the PS50m striker.

The same mistake can't be made with Varane, particularly whilst he's sitting on a pretty PS240,000 a week. Thanks for the memories Rapha, but it's time to say goodbye to Manchester.