This Patron-only episode of the Managing Madrid Podcast comes in two parts.

Part One: Raphael Varane updates with Kiyan Sobhani and Lucas Navarrete

- Lucas’s report on the Varane situation

- What are the chances Carlo Ancelotti can convince Varane to stay?

- The financial side of things

- Is it really about a new a challenge?

- How much does Zinedine Zidane’s departure actually impact Varane’s decision?

- Manchester United’s offer

- Why the club will consider this a good tansfer

- Why the club won’t replace him if he goes

- And more.

Part Two (23:54): El Clasico legends post-game with Kristofer McCormack

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Hosts this week:

Kiyan Sobhani (@KiyanSo)

Lucas Navarrete (@LucasNavarreteM)

Kristofer McCormack (@CastillaCorner)