Erik ten Hag told he has the perfect 'leader' waiting for him in the Manchester United defence
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFormer Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre is backing Raphael Varane to be the "leader" of United's defence under Erik ten Hag next season.
Varane, who will be looking to help France retain their World Cup crown later this year, joined United in a big-money deal from Spanish giants Real Madrid last summer, as the Old Trafford outfit looked to beef up their central-defensive options.
He was signed to become the world-class partner that Harry Maguire had been looking for. However, as a result of United's collective failures this season and frequent injury issues, Varane has struggled to lay down a marker.
He has made just 19 appearances in the Premier League this season and 26 in all competitions, highlighting how often he has been unavailable. READ MORE: Anthony Elanga can help strengthen Manchester United transfer budget this summer Nevertheless, despite the issues he has encountered this season, the Frenchman will be hoping to live up to expectations next season, as United enter a new dawn under Ten Hag.
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