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While Raphael Varane’s time at Manchester United has not been smooth sailing, the French defender is convinced that his time in the Premier League has given him a new perspective on football.
Newly arrived in Como 1907 this summer,
Raphael Varane has chosen to take on a new challenge in ItalyThis experience in Serie A could offer the 2018 world champion the opportunity to relaunch after a complicated spell at Manchester United.
However, although his three seasons with the Red Devils were not without difficulties, Varane also has positive memories of his English adventure. Indeed, despite a career marked by physical problems, the former Real Madrid defender, who joined Old Trafford after ten seasons with the Merengues, appreciated the different approach to football in England.
“It’s an experience that…”
“I learned a lot from my time in England. The way of playing was very different from what I had known in Spain. It’s a game that is much more direct, where there are many more spaces to cover also for the defenders. It’s a game where it goes very quickly from going forward to recovering the ball.”Varane explained to journalists.
“I had to adapt my game to that and learn to think very quickly and play at a pace that was higher than usual for me. These are things that serve me and will also serve me here in Italy. It’s an experience that has made me grow.”he said.
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