Raphael Varane had his first full day on Monday as a Manchester United player.
After the Frenchman was dropped off at Carrington he got to work and trained with new teammates.
Varane went straight into full training with his teammates, and one player in particular seemed very impressed.
Club captain Harry Maguire looked on in awe at Varane in one shot posted by United on social media, clearly impressed by the new signing and his incoming defensive partner.
Maguire spoke to the club website about Varane: “He’s an exceptional player and he’s proven that over numerous years now and with the trophies he’s won.
“He’s a real leader, a winner and to bring him into our defensive unit is really important for options and for competition to make everyone around him improve.
“We have some excellent defenders at this club and he’s coming into that. We have great international players and it’s only going to be a plus for a team. He’s an exceptional player.”
The feeling appeared to be mutual, with Varane telling the club website he is impressed by what he has seen of Maguire.
Varane said of Maguire and England teammate Luke Shaw: “I think they are very good players and I’m very happy to be a new player in this team because there is a lot of talent.”
The pair could link up together in the starting line-up as soon as this weekend, when United travel to Southampton. Varane will have to prove his fitness, while Victor Lindelof will continue to fight his corner. Eric Bailly is also back in the mix after returning to training on Monday too.
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