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Raphael Varane is said to be 'buzzing' to sign for Manchester United 'as soon as possible' as he prepares to fly to England to finalise his move. A deal was finally struck between the Red Devils and Real Madrid earlier this week following several days of intense negotiations.
United had already reached an agreement with the World Cup winner over personal terms, encouraging them to enter formal talks with Real Madrid.
Los Blancos were keen to hold out for £40million but United managed to negotiate the deal at £34m to their delight.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants Varane to be part of his squad as soon as possible with the new season now less than two weeks away.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on when the 28-year-old will finally arrive in Manchester.
He tweeted: "Raphael Varane is planning to fly to Manchester from Madrid on Monday.
"He’ll have to quarantine - medical and deal to be completed next week.
"Been told Raphaël is ‘buzzing to sign as soon as possible’ his contract until June 2025 plus option until 2026."
Varane has already said his goodbyes to Real Madrid, addressing the club's supporters on Instagram.
It is unclear if Varane’s quarantine will be finished by then, or if he will be judged fit enough to feature. He did undertake a couple of sessions with Real Madrid last week.
Beyond that, United will be full steam ahead for the Premier League opener at home to Leeds United on Saturday 14th. The lack of preparation for the team’s Euro 2020 stars is not ideal.
Varane could go straight into the line-up. Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof are in similar situations as they have also not played a single minute of pre-season yet.
The Frenchman is talented enough to go straight into United’s line-up versus Leeds. But it also would not be a total surprise to see him held out, and for Maguire and Lindelof to start the very first game, while Varane settles on and off the pitch.
