Raphael Varane Snubs Cristiano Ronaldo as He Names Man United's Best Player This Season

• Man United defender Raphael Varane believes David de Gea has been the club's standout player this season
• Varane overlooked Cristiano Ronaldo to accord De Gea the recognition, adding that the Spaniard has been "amazing"
• Interestingly, many United fans feel Ronaldo has been the shining light amid United's disappointing campaign across competitions
• The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has scored an eyewatering 24 goals since his return to Old Trafford in the summer

Raphael Varane has snubbed Cristiano Ronaldo to name David de Gea Manchester United's best player this season.

Varane joined United last summer from Real Madrid but has endured a difficult spell in his debut season in the Premier League, with injuries taking a huge toll on his form.

While the Frenchman has not been involved too much in the Red Devils' disappointing campaign, he appears to have been keen on taking note of individual performances.

Speaking on who has been United's best player this season, the versatile defender named De Gea for the recognition despite the Spaniard keeper being part of a team that managed just 10 clean sheets in 47 games this term.

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According to Varane, the Man United shot-stopper was the standout player for him, overlooking Ronaldo who has scored an eyewatering 18 Premier League goals.

"I agree. David is having an amazing season. He helped us a lot. I think he has the experience and he’s an amazing goalkeeper," Varane noted as quoted by Metro UK.

Raphael Varane backs Erk ten Hag to succeed at Old Trafford

Reacting to Man United's move to appoint Erik ten Hag as the permanent manager, Varane said:

"I’m looking forward to working with him. I think he has good experience and he’s a good person to work in this club," the Frenchman said.

Ten Hag is set to officially take charge at Old Trafford at the end of the season when interim boss, Ralf Rangnick, steps down.