Raphael Varane Lists 5 Reasons Why He Joined Manchester United

• Raphael Varane sealed a sensational move to Manchester United in the summer of 2021
• His move to Old Trafford ended the Frenchman's 10-year stay with Real Madrid
• The ex-France international has outlined five reasons why he chose Man United over any other club

Raphael Varane has finally opened up on why he swapped Real Madrid for Manchester United.

The World Cup-winning star joined the Red Devils in the summer of 2021 on a four-year deal valued at around £41m, including add-ons.

According to Sky Sports, Varane became Man United's third summer signing at the time after deals for winger Jadon Sancho, who joined from Borussia Dortmund and goalkeeper Tom Heaton.

The centre-back has gone on to form an important part of United's squad and is understood to be an influential figure in the dressing room.

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The former France international was part of Erik ten Hag's team that ended the Red Devils' long wait for silverware after they saw off Newcastle United to win the Carabao Cup at Wembley Stadium.

Why Varane joined Man United

The towering defender has now opened the lid on why he chose to leave Real Madrid for a move to the Premier League with Manchester United.

Speaking to United's official website, Varane admitted that it was a great moment for him when he moved to Old Trafford, with the centre-back going on to outline five reasons why he completed the move.

"It was a great moment. It's a huge club with some of the best fans in the world and the history of the club is something special.

"Everything [about the club], the spirit, the philosophy, the passion around the club, it is something very special and different.

"I like [the current home shirt] because it's a bit old school. I like the collar. When I wear it, I feel I have to give 100 per cent of myself and everything on the pitch," he added.

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The move would see the Dutchman ship out a number of fringe players in the hope of raising transfer funds and creating room for summer arrivals.