Raphael Varane can step up and be the “leader” of Manchester United ’s defence under Erik ten Hag next season, according to Mikael Silvestre.
Varane was signed by United last summer to much fanfare, but has so far failed to live up to his billing at Old Trafford. He cost the club £34million from Real Madrid at the start of the season, with the experienced centre-back signing a four-year contract.
A pivotal part of France’s 2018 World Cup win and four-time Champions League winner with Real Madrid, much was expected of Varane upon his arrival at United. Yet the 29-year-old has only featured in 26 games across all competitions so far this season and has therefore failed to establish a partnership with club captain Harry Maguire in central defence.
