Get the latest United transfer window updates, pre-season news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free It really is the end of an era at Real Madrid.
For the best part of a decade, three quarters of their defensive line has been made up with Sergio Ramos, Marcelo and impending Manchester United signing Raphael Varane.
Ramos has already rubber-stamped a move to France with Paris Saint-Germain, while Varane is set to follow Jadon Sancho through the Old Trafford doors.
Such is his standing with the La Liga giants, the 28-year-old will leave with three league titles and four Champions Leagues tow - plus that dream World Cup medal with France.
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