Manchester United ace Raphael Varane has rubbished a specific international retirement rumour.

The Frenchman has called time on his playing days for France, wanting to focus on his club career.

However, speculation emerged that Varane may not have retired from France had Zinedine Zidane become manager.

He told Canal+: “No, it wouldn't have changed anything," regarding his decision.

He added that it was a “personal decision" and not one about who was in charge.

Varane then added: "It has nothing to do with off-pitch matters, whether it be the other players and their international careers, the extension of the manager's contract, or what is going on at the moment at the federation. It has nothing to do with a decision that was personal."

"I gave everything, physically and mentally. But the very highest level is like a washing machine, you play all the time and you never stop," he told RMC.

"We have overloaded schedules and play non-stop. Right now, I feel like I'm suffocating and that [Varane] the player is gobbling up [Varane] the man."