'I know exactly why he chose this club' - Raphael Varane delighted at Manchester United reunion with Casemiro

Raphael Varane says he «knows exactly why» Brazilian midfielder Casemiro decided to join Manchester United from Real Madrid. The 30-year-old was unveiled to supporters before the club's 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday night.

Ad Casemiro has signed a four-year deal at Old Trafford with the option of a further 12 months, and will have the opportunity to reunite with France defender Varane, who himself made the move to Manchester from the Spanish capital last summer. Premier LeagueThe Man Utd farewell tour, embarrassing but essential – The Warm-Up03/05/2022 AT 06:49 The pair spent seven seasons alongside one another at Real Madrid, helping the club to four Champions League crowns.

And Varane revealed that he completely understands why Casemiro sought a new challenge. «I think he doesn't need my help to make his choice,» Varane said of the 30-year-old's decision to move to the Premier League.

«I know exactly what he feels and why he's coming here after what he lived in Madrid. “He needs a new challenge, I know exactly what he feels, and I know exactly why he chose this club.

“It's a similar process that I had so obviously I wish him the best and I'm speaking with him a lot, but he didn't need me to make his choice.” 'It was embarrassing' — Carragher slams Liverpool defending in Manchester United defeat Transfer news live — Man Utd edge closer to Antony deal, Chelsea confident on Gordon Victory over Liverpool was Manchester United's first league win under Erik ten Hag, climbing above their opponents after opening the season with two defeats. Ten Hag left both Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench for the visit of Jurgen Klopp's side, with Scott McTominay, Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes forming the midfield