Raphael Varane’s rapport with Erik ten Hag has reached a breaking point after a candid exchange between the two following the Dutchman’s decision to omit the defender from the Manchester derby lineup.
Despite Lisandro Martinez’s injury, Varane, once a regular starter, has seen his position change under Ten Hag’s preferences.
The manager has shown a preference for a left-footer at the left centre-back position, and in Martinez’s absence, Jonny Evans has been chosen.
However, with Lindelof out for the derby, Varane expected to reclaim his starting role, only to find himself on the bench in favor of Evans.
This decision proved to be the tipping point for Varane, who expressed his discontent to Ten Hag, as reported by the Daily Mail.
Since the derby, Varane has been limited to just three substitute appearances, even with Evans sidelined due to injury.
Bayern Munich is now eyeing this situation and is considering a move for Varane in the upcoming January transfer window.
The Germans value Varane at approximately £25 million, but any potential deal would require the player to accept a significant reduction in salary to make a move to the Allianz Arena.