Darren Fletcher’s influential role in persuading Raphael Varane to join Man Utd
dailystar.co.ukManchester United's new technical director Darren Fletcher has been credited with an unlikely assist off the pitch after helping to seal the signature of Rafael Varane.The 28-year-old defender is expected to be confirmed at Old Trafford imminently in an initial £34m deal from Real Madrid.The French defender was boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's primary defensive target this summer.Fletcher made 223 Premier League appearances for United over a 20-year spell with the club but has only been in his new boardroom role since March.Despite that, the Scotsman has already helped to make a significant impact during his talks with Varane.According to ESPN, Fletcher and new United director of football John Murtough were both tasked with getting the deal for.
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