Raphael Varane expects Manchester United to win trophies under Erik ten Hag

Manchester United can challenge for trophies next season under new manager Erik ten Hag despite another disappointing campaign, defender Raphael Varane claims.

Varane joined United – along with Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho – after they had finished second in the Premier League last season and reached the final of the Europa League.

But the high expectations soon ran aground, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer exiting and interim boss Ralf Rangnick struggling to turn things around.

The Old Trafford giants are set to end a poor campaign by missing out on Champions League qualification but Varane, who has won trophies with France and Real Madrid, is confident next season will be better.

“It’s been a frustrating season,” he said after scoring in Monday’s 3-0 victory against Brentford.

“I think it’s good to finish at home in Old Trafford with a win.

“We have to keep pushing and to fight until the end for our fans, so it was a great attitude from the team and an emotional day.

“We want to finish the season with something positive and we have to play for our fans and for our pride.

“I think we can improve (defensively). I think we have good players and we have to defend together closer.

“I think this season we were a little bit irregular and I think we can improve and do better next season.

“I’m always positive and I think with a good pre-season, with good work, we can prepare well for next season and be ready to fight for every trophy. That’s the ambition of this club.”

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