Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has revealed the reasons behind his collapsed move to Manchester United in 2011.
The French international was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in 2011 after breaking in to the Real Madrid first team under then boss Jose Mourinho.
However, any such move collapsed and Varane has revealed the reasons behind his United rejection.
“Manchester United? They had just signed Phil Jones in my position,” he told L’Equipe.
Paris Saint Germain were also linked with the centre-back but their interest was not as solid as United’s.
“PSG? The Qataris had only just arrived and it was all very vague.
“My first reaction when Real wanted to sign me was not, “Of course I will go”. I only made my decision when I knew that the coach wanted me to play in the first team.”
