Raphael Varane explains how Casemiro will improve Manchester United

Raphael Varane says Manchester United have signed a "warrior" in his former Real Madrid teammate Casemiro.

Casemiro completed his £70million transfer to United on Monday night and was unveiled in front of the Old Trafford crowd prior to their uplifting win over Liverpool.

Varane was teammates with Casemiro for eight years at Madrid, where they won four Champions Leagues together before Casemiro collected a fifth against Liverpool in May.

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Casemiro arrived at Old Trafford around three hours before kick-off but did not meet his new teammates before or after their 2-1 triumph and Varane dispelled speculation he had persuaded the Brazilian to join the club.

“Yeah, very excited," Varane said of his reunion with Casemiro. "I know perfectly his quality. He can bring this balance to the team and his mentality. He's a warrior, so I think he will really enjoy English football. I know him (laughs).

“I think it was a perfect night for him to meet Old Trafford because the atmosphere was absolutely amazing, and he brings a victory so it’s nice!

“I think he doesn't need my help to make his choice. 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.”

Varane was recalled for his first start under manager Erik ten Hag and formed an impressive partnership with new signing Lisandro Martinez.

The £55.3m Argentine excelled in the physical duels with Liverpool's forwards