Raphael Varane reflects on Manchester United transfer decision
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United defender Raphael Varane says he has no regrets over his £34million move to Old Trafford. After finishing as runners-up to Manchester City the season before last, United issued a triple statement of intent during the summer transfer window that followed as they signed Jadon Sancho and Varane, before pulling out all the stops to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to the place where it all began on a global scale.
However, despite attracting those high-profile recruits, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked in November after a title charge descended into tatters.
United also failed to grab Champions League qualification under Ralf Rangnick with their long wait for a trophy extended to five years - prompting yet another managerial change. READ MORE: Things spotted in open training session Varane, 29, forged an unrivalled reputation for winning during nine campaigns at Real Madrid; picking up three La Liga titles and the marquee European competition on four occasions.
Of course, he was also a key player as France lifted the 2018 World Cup in Russia, not long after Euro 2016 heartache in their own backyard.
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