Although the arrival of Varane at Old Trafford for a fee of £34 million in 2021 and the subsequent transfer of Casemiro for a fee of £70 million gained notice, neither player was able to fully meet the high expectations that were set by fans. Over the course of his tenure, Varane had a number of injuries, which led to rumors that he would leave the team at the conclusion of the current season. In the meantime, Casemiro, despite having a significant impact, was forced to take a three-month hiatus due to an injury at the same time.
The decision made by Real Madrid to sell these players at a time when they appeared to be at the peak of their careers caused some eyebrows to be raised; nonetheless, Henry praised the club for its strategic commitment to cultivating a team that features both seasoned veterans and bright young prospects.
It was brought to his attention that the potential acquisition of Kylian Mbappe might result in the formation of a team that is capable of dominating both European and domestic championships for a considerable amount of time, as a result of the young talent that Real Madrid possesses.
Real Madrid’s ability to time player departures was complimented by Henry, who cited players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Mesut Ozil, and Varane, all of whom he suspected had underlying knee ailments.
Real Madrid noticed the rise of younger talents such as Valverde, Tchouameni, and Camavinga, and they aimed to integrate them into the group in a smooth manner.
This was done despite the fact that Casemiro was the youngest of the three players in the midfield trio, which also included Luka Modric and Toni Kroos.
Henry, in essence, commended Real Madrid’s astuteness in managing player transitions, particularly in regards to the departure of beloved figures who had played crucial parts in the club’s previous achievements.
