Raphael Varane is delighted to be joining Paul Pogba at Manchester United. He believes that his combination with the midfielder can bring many trophies to the Red Devils.
Varane officially became a Manchester United player this summer. He was redeemed from Real Madrid for a fee of 50 million euros this summer.
At Manchester United, Varane met his compatriot, Paul Pogba. Varane and Pogba are two important actors behind France's success in winning the 2018 World Cup.
Varane feels very excited to be in the same team with Pogba. "I'm very happy to be playing with Paul in the Premier League," Varane told United's official website.
Varane says that he and Pogba have big ambitions. He believes that with that ambition they can bring many trophies for the Red Devils.
"I have known Paul for a long time. We entered the French national team together and he is a great player,"
"I think he is an ambitious player and that's my pulse. So we are ready to work hard so that we can win many trophies,
Varane also admitted that he was comfortable playing with Pogba. Because he thinks Pogba is a player who exudes a positive aura.
"I think Paul is a very positive person and he has good energy. He motivates the players in the dressing room and on the pitch with that energy."
"We have different characters, but we complement each other. I think it's important for a team to have different types of leaders and characters," he said.
Varane has already chosen his jersey number at Manchester United.
He will wear the number 19 at United.