Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag believes Raphael Varane's retirement from France is good news for the club.

Varane has been instrumental to United's defensive resurgence under ten Hag this season.

While he had an outstanding World Cup for France as they lost in the final to Argentina, Varane wants to hang up his international boots to focus on his club career.

"For United, I think it's good news," Ten Hag said during a news conference to reporters.

"Rapha achieved everything in terms of football club wise but also with his nation it is incredible what he achieved, big respect and I am happy he puts all his energy and experience into the team.

"He gave me the information that he was intending to do this. I don't discuss (it with him). Rapha is experienced, at an age he makes his own decision about that.

"I can only express my deep respect for his career until now. But still there is a lot to come, he is ambitious, he wants to win at Manchester United."