Both the old and new generations have departed, with Varane and Pepe both announcing their retirements this summer（YAJING）

Previously, due to knee injuries, former Real Madrid player Varane announced his retirement, it is worth mentioning that his defensive predecessor Pepe in Real Madrid also retired this summer.

Pepe had originally planned to continue his career at Porto, but decided to retire after the team's successful president Carlos da Costa was defeated and new president Andre Villas-Boas took over.

Pepe was born on 26 February 1983 and joined Real Madrid in 2007. Born on 25 April 1993, Varane joined Real Madrid in 2011, ten years apart, but announced his retirement in the same summer.

During his time with Real Madrid, Pepe made 334 appearances for the team in all competitions, scoring 15 goals and providing 20 assists. Varane made 360 appearances for the club in all competitions, scoring 17 goals and providing seven assists.