Man United confirm the release of SEVEN players on their retained list – but remain in talks with four stars over new deals

Manchester United have confirmed the release of seven players after announcing their list of retained players for the 2024-2025 season.

Doubts remain at Old Trafford this summer, with manager Erik ten Hag’s future yet to be revealed.

But there was no doubt several players were expected to leave due to their expiring contracts at Old Trafford.

It was previously announced that former Real Madrid star Raphael Varane and his French compatriot Anthony Martial would leave the club.

They have been joined by five other players, with other notable names including Brandon Williams and Under-21 player-coach Tom Huddlestone.

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Varane leaves the club three years after joining from Real Madrid, having also left Los Blancos as a free agent.

He formed an excellent partnership with Lisandro Martinez in 2022-23, but the most recent campaign has been a mixed campaign for the 31-year-old.

Varane has struggled for form and fitness, and at times had fallen behind Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans in the pecking order.

However, he was formidable at the back as United pulled off an upset over Man City in the FA Cup final.

Martial, meanwhile, burst onto the scene at United in 2015, with a stunning goal against Liverpool following his move from Monaco.

However, he failed to fulfill his potential and struggled to become a regular at Old Trafford over the past four years.

He was expected to leave after a loan spell at Sevilla in the 2021/22 season, but he remained with the Red Devils for another two seasons.

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