Get the United transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Raphael Varane has lifted the lid on talks he held with close friend Paul Pogba prior to his move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window.
United had tried to buy Varane from French side Lens 10 years ago before he joined Real Madrid but finally captured their long-term target after a stellar decade playing in La Liga.
The French defender joined United from Madrid on a four-year contract with the option of an additional year for a fee rising to £43million.
Varane rejected a new contract offer in the Spanish capital as he looked for a fresh challenge in his playing career and he sought guidance from Pogba
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