Raphael Varane says he and Paul Pogba are ‘different’ but says they share the ambition to win trophies for Manchester United.
Varane was unveiled as a United player on Saturday, walking out to a huge reception at Old Trafford before watching the club thrash Leeds United in their opening game of the campaign.
Pogba made four assists in the game with Varane relishing the chance to link up with his countryman who he won the World Cup with in 2018.
And while the France international suggested the two have different personalities, he has hailed Pogba’s ability to motivate the team and says the United dressing room will benefit from having ‘different types’ of leaders.
‘I think Paul is very positive and he has a very good energy; he motivates players in the dressing room and on the pitch with his energy,’ Varane told United’s official website.
‘We are different but we are very complementary, and it’s important in the team to have different types of leaders and characters.’
Asked how he happy he is to link up with Pogba, Varane added: ‘I’m very happy. I’ve known him for a very long time, we started together with the French national team and he’s a great player.
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‘I think he’s ambitious and me too, so we are ready to work hard and to do all we can to win trophies.’
Varane is expected to finally train with his new teammates today and could even make his debut for the club against Southampton on Sunday.
