In a recent report, Diario Madridista has revealed that Liverpool have joined the race to land Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane this summer. It is understood that the Reds manager Jurgen Klopp ‘loves’ the player but could face competition in the form of Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United in pursuit of the France international (via Diario Madridista).
Varane’s Impressive Form For Los Blancos This Season
Varane has enjoyed another solid season at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium as he has produced a series of commanding displays at the centre of Zinedine Zidane’s defence. The Frenchman has participated in 31 matches for the Madrid outfit this term, scoring two goals in the process across multiple competitions.
The former Lens defensive ace has managed to average 0.8 tackles, 1.3 interceptions and 3.7 clearances per 90 minutes in this La Liga campaign. Varane’s numbers have also been impressive in Europe, where he is averaging 1.4 tackles, 1.3 interceptions and 2.3 clearances per game in the UEFA Champions League. The 27-year-old has even been excellent when distributing the ball out from defence, as evidenced by his pass success rate of 90.9% in European football (stats via whoscored).
Varane’s current contract at the Spanish capital is set to expire in the summer of 2022, so Los Blancos will have no choice but to consider offers to let him go at the end of this campaign or risk losing him for free next year.
What Are The French Centre-Half’s Best Attributes?
Varane is a moderately paced defender who can make some important recovering runs when his teammates are exposed at the back. He is often quick to react to the danger and can pull off some crucial clearances for his team.
The 70-time France international has got excellent defensive awareness and is always on the lookout to secure possession back inside his half. Standing at 1.91m, Varane can use his powerful frame to dominate the opposition attackers in the air and is usually a composed presence on the ball.
Will Varane Be A Dream Signing For Klopp?
A central defender of Varane’s experience and skill set will be a dream acquisition for the Reds as he will significantly bolster the quality of Klopp’s first-team in the coming seasons. At 27, the French sensation is currently playing at his prime and could potentially strike up a dominant centre-back partnership with Virgil Van Dijk at Anfield over the next few years.
All in all, Liverpool should consider orchestrating a move to bring Varane to Merseyside when the transfer window reopens later this year because he has what it takes to help them challenge for the Premier League title once again in the upcoming campaign.
