Varane, 28, becomes Manchester United’s third signing this summer Transfer window After buying Tom Heaton Free transfer and signing of Dortmund star for £73 million Jaden Sancho.
The central defender has always been a key area that Solskjaer wants to strengthen this summer, and Varane’s arrival means that Manchester United will be regarded as a strong contender for the Premier League champion Manchester City.
Head coach Solskjaer said: “I am very happy that we have successfully won one of the best defenders in the world in the past 10 years. Rafael is a recognized winner and we have followed him for a long time. We know how dedicated a professional he is.”
Varane left the Santiago Bernabéu ten years after winning the trophy, including four Champions League titles.
The news of his transfer to Manchester United initially caused people’s surprise in some respects. Almost no one thought the French international would seriously consider leaving Madrid.
Sergio Ramos left Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer, together with Ancelotti as the head coach, which shows that Varane may become a key central defender for Real Madrid this season, but he decided to move on. .
“Manchester United is one of the most iconic clubs in world football. I cannot refuse the opportunity to come here to participate in the Premier League,” Varane said.
“I want to make an impact here. I will give everything and be part of the club’s glorious history.”
The fact that Varane’s contract has only one year left may have affected Real Madrid’s thinking, and the Spanish giants are unwilling to lose the World Cup champion for free next summer.
