A goal 2 August: United are ready to welcome a group of stars to today's first-team training. At the same time, they are also preparing to complete the deal of Raphael Varane, the star of Real Madrid will fly to the city. With his induction ceremony just around the corner, his jersey number may also be announced. At the moment, there are several possibilities about his shirt number, of which the probability of no. 16 is very high, as Michael Carrick and Roy Keane have crossed this number, which is also a special number at Manchester United.
So far, United have made a positive start in the summer transfer window. Tom Heaton and Jardine Sancho have both joined, with aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund respectively. Manchester United have also reached a principle agreement on the issue of Varane, who will fly to Manchester United today for a medical examination. Once that's all done, the player is now in this country and Carrington and United will officially join him. Fans can expect Varane to talk about his decision to leave Real Madrid, or Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to laugh and take pictures with the 28-year-old while talking about his own decision. United are also likely to announce the defender's shirt number today.
Varane will soon start training with his new teammates. When he shows off their training gear, his jersey will be noticeable. As a result, United are unlikely to choose to wait. After all, Varana's shirts sell quickly both in the club's big stores and online.
At the moment, there are several possibilities regarding his jersey number. United may give him a no. 4 and another no. 15. Number 16 is also a possibility. Michael Carrick and Roy Keane have crossed the 16 number, which is also a special number at Manchester United.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has broken his silence on the Real Madrid star, praising his upcoming new players after last week's draw with Brentford. He said: "Sir Alex Ferguson is very keen to sign him and this time we have taken him to the other end of his career. In the past career, he has proven himself to be a good person, how professional, and how he has won what he deserves to win. I'm glad both of our players are on the pitch. The club has shown ambition with one of the most exciting young strikers in the world, one of the most respected centre-backs in the world and one of the most successful centre-backs in the world. With him, we also have different ways of playing football. I can see different ways of playing with Varane and I can't wait to get him on the pitch and hopefully we can get him on the pitch as soon as possible. As far as I know, the club is working on a medical check-up as soon as possible. I don't know the exact time yet, because of Brexit and quarantine, now there are visas to enter the UK and everything has to be done as soon as possible in accordance with the regulations. Like I said before, the sooner the deal is closed, every manager will be happy. We've managed to fix this issue this year, and the two we get will make a huge difference for us, whether it's this season, short-term, or long-term. ”
Meanwhile, Evra believes Varane can become Manchester United's Ferdinand. In an interview with Athenic, Evra said: "Varana reminds me of Ferdinand. Possession bat, aerial bat. He is a full centre-back. I remember his first game with the French national team and I was very impressed. He's young, but he's in good possession, he's fast and he's very predictable. He's calm on the ball and he can score points. It was the best signing United has ever made. ”
EDIT: There's a ball