Raphael Varane has joined Como as a board member, having confirmed his retirement from taking part in on the books of the Italian aspect final month.
Varane, previously of Actual Madrid and Manchester United, joined Como as a participant through the summer season however performed simply 23 minutes earlier than deciding to hold up his boots.
As a part of his settlement with Como, who have been promoted to Serie A final season, Varane has now taken up a boardroom position to assist the membership proceed with their bold venture.
“Being a top-level sportsman comes with pleasure, sacrifice, and the fixed drive to push past limits,” Varane informed membership media. “All through my profession, I have been motivated by a want to enhance and try for excellence.
“Transitioning from the sphere to the boardroom is not the tip of my soccer journey; it is a new starting that I am wanting ahead to. Becoming a member of the board of Como permits me to proceed contributing to the game whereas shaping its future.
“This new part of my profession looks like a second start, not an ending. I am not saying goodbye to soccer. Becoming a member of the Como 1907 Improvement Committee excites me, and I sit up for being a part of an bold venture that resonates with my values. Collectively, we are going to put money into youth improvement, increase instructional alternatives, and innovate product options to convey the membership’s imaginative and prescient to life.”