{"product_id":"raphael-varane-signed-real-madrid-2017-18-retro-home-shirt","title":"Raphaël Varane Signed Real Madrid 2017\/18 Retro Home Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrate one of the most successful defenders in modern football history with this Raphaël Varane signed Real Madrid 2017\/18 retro home football shirt, personally autographed by the legendary French centre-back, FIFA World Cup winner and four-time UEFA Champions League champion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Real Madrid 2017\/18 retro home shirt features the club's iconic white design with distinctive turquoise blue lettering and detailing. The back displays VARANE 5 printing, with Varane's signature prominently positioned in dark marker to the left of the number 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shirt celebrates one of the most successful periods in Real Madrid's history, when the Spanish giants dominated European football and achieved an extraordinary run of three consecutive Champions League titles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaphaël Varane is widely regarded as one of the finest defenders of his generation. Renowned for his exceptional pace, intelligent positioning, composure under pressure and outstanding defensive awareness, the French international enjoyed a remarkable career at the highest level of European football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Lille, France, Varane began his professional career with RC Lens, where his impressive performances quickly attracted attention from Europe's leading clubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the summer of 2011, at just 18 years old, Varane joined Real Madrid, beginning an extraordinary decade at the Santiago Bernabéu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder the guidance of managers including José Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Zinedine Zidane, Varane developed into one of the world's most reliable central defenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis partnership with Sergio Ramos became one of the most successful defensive combinations in modern football, providing the foundation for Real Madrid's remarkable European achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring his ten seasons at Real Madrid, Varane won four UEFA Champions League titles, three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey and four FIFA Club World Cups, establishing himself as one of the most decorated defenders in the club's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2017\/18 season was particularly memorable as Real Madrid secured an unprecedented third consecutive UEFA Champions League title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter overcoming Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus and Bayern Munich in the knockout stages, Real Madrid faced Liverpool in the final in Kyiv.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith Varane playing in central defence, Real Madrid secured a 3-1 victory over Liverpool, becoming the first club in the modern Champions League era to win the competition three consecutive times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe triumph marked Varane's fourth Champions League title and further strengthened his reputation as one of the world's elite defenders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis success continued on the international stage when he represented France at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarane played a crucial role throughout the tournament, forming a strong defensive partnership with Samuel Umtiti and helping France reach the final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most memorable moments came in the quarter-final against Uruguay, when he scored the opening goal with a powerful header in France's 2-0 victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrance went on to defeat Croatia 4-2 in the World Cup Final, securing the country's second world title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarane became one of the few footballers to win both the UEFA Champions League and FIFA World Cup in the same calendar year, completing an extraordinary 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing his successful spell at Real Madrid, Varane joined Manchester United in 2021, where he continued his career in the Premier League and helped the club win the 2023 EFL Cup and 2024 FA Cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis remarkable achievements at club and international level have established him as one of the most accomplished defenders of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Real Madrid 2017\/18 retro home shirt, featuring Varane's iconic number 5, celebrates the historic season in which Real Madrid completed their third consecutive Champions League triumph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersonally signed by Raphaël Varane at Ciudad Real Madrid, the club's training complex in Valdebebas, Madrid, Spain, on 17 October 2026, this shirt is a special collectible celebrating a true legend of European football.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are looking for a Raphaël Varane signed Real Madrid shirt, Real Madrid 2017\/18 retro shirt, Champions League winner memorabilia or a special football gift, this personally autographed shirt makes an outstanding addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIn 2018, Raphaël Varane achieved a remarkable footballing double, winning the UEFA Champions League with Real Madrid and the FIFA World Cup with France in the same year. He played in both finals, helping Real Madrid defeat Liverpool 3-1 in Kyiv and France defeat Croatia 4-2 in Moscow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis shirt was personally signed by Raphaël Varane at Ciudad Real Madrid (Valdebebas), Madrid, Spain, on 17 October 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes complete with an Iconic Shirts Certificate of Authenticity, including proof from the signing session, providing additional assurance of the autograph's provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature is clearly visible in dark marker to the left of the turquoise blue number 5 on the back of the shirt.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Shirts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55638812721479,"sku":null,"price":419.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0226\/5159\/files\/RaphaelVaraneSignedRealMadrid2017_18RetroHomeShirt.png?v=1793355032","url":"https:\/\/iconicshirts.com\/sv\/products\/raphael-varane-signed-real-madrid-2017-18-retro-home-shirt","provider":"Iconic Shirts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}