Varane reminds me of Ferdinand' - Real Madrid defender is a 'top, top signing' for Man Utd, says Evra

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The former Red Devils full-back thinks Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has added a "complete centre-back" to his ranks at Old Trafford

Raphael Varane is a "top, top signing" for Manchester United, according to Patrice Evra, who says the Real Madrid defender reminds him of Rio Ferdinand.

The former United full-back has told : “Varane reminds me of Rio Ferdinand. Great with the ball, great in the air. He’s the complete centre-back.

Varane's credentials

Varane will bring 10 years of experience at the highest level to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's ranks, having initially joined Real Madrid from Lens back in 2011.

The towering centre-half has made 260 appearances for the Blancos, scoring 17 goals, and has three La Liga titles and four Champions League crowns to his name among a whole host of major honours.

He also became a World Cup winner with France in 2018, and has won 79 caps at international level to date, with his most recent outing coming in Les Bleus' Euro 2020 round of 16 defeat to Switzerland.