Finally, Raphael Varane reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo’s transfer to Old Trafford

Cristiano Ronaldo who was confirmed to be leaving Juventus on Friday by the Turin club’s boss Massimiliano Allegri has been reported to have completed his medical on Monday and is now on the verge of officially completing his return to United.

Meanwhile, United’s new recruit, Raphael Varane who was a former team-mate of the 36-year-old Ronaldo in Spain where they were both key members of the Real Madrid squad helping the club win 15 trophies, including two La Liga titles and the Champions League on four occasions.

Interestingly, Ronaldo had earlier this month expressed his satisfaction on United’s grand unveiling of Varane at Old Trafford.

And now Varane has wasted no time in reciprocating his fulfillment on the news of an imminent reunion with Ronaldo.

When the Frenchman was asked to give his verdict on Ronaldo’s return to United, Varane told MUTV: ‘I am very happy.

‘He’s a legend and all players can learn when you play with him.

‘It’s a great help for all players, for all young players, and of course he never stops scoring goals, so he will help the team.’

The France World Cup winner who made his United debut on Sunday as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side edged out a 1-0 victory win Wolves will be hoping for a successful campaign alongside the 5-time Ballon d’Or winner at Old Trafford.

‘I was very, very happy to be here and to help the team get this victory,’ said the World Cup winner.

‘The feeling is absolutely amazing. The Premier League is very intense.

‘The game it’s very fast and you know when you play this game, you are very concentrated and it’s very intense. I came here for that feeling.’

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