Mourinho doesn't need to give long speeches. He's direct and to the point. — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
I think I felt ready and I really wanted to go to Real Madrid. Some are ready and others aren't. I thought… — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
Don't call me an intellectual. After all, there are a lot more people taking their A-levels each summer than signing for Real… — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
I want to continue to be a first-team regular here at Madrid. That is my long-term goal. — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
With Ancelotti I played less, but he did extraordinary things at Real and this is what counts. — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
The thing with Mourinho is he asks you to do what you are good at, but not to over-do it. — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
Being able to get some games under my belt and feeling the confidence of the gaffer is something very important to me.… — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
In terms of pressure, El Clasico is unique, but also a match against PSG is a stimulating and exciting clash. — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
What's for sure is that the profile of the central defender is evolving. At one time it was all about the stopper… — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
I watch a lot of players in my position, but if I had to name a role model, I'd say Lillian Thuram… — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
During my second year at Madrid, Jose Mourinho gave me a kick up the backside. I wasn't doing well, I wasn't managing… — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
It takes a great strength of character to arrive at Real at 18 years and make a journey like I have so far. — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
First, you arrive at training, prepare for the session, I get treatment from the physios and go straight to the gym to activate the… — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
Kylian keeps learning and going forward, which he does very quickly. It's good that he is ambitious. He is self-confident, it's good. He always… — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
Zidane's success comes from transmitting calm and never changing that no matter what is happening. That serenity and tranquility conveys confidence and security. He… — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
Interest from Bayern or Man Utd? It is greatly flattering to hear those names, and I even ask myself if that is really about… — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
There are some things you gain with experience, but age isn't important to me. — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
Being able to get some games under my belt and feeling the confidence of the gaffer is something very important to me. That way… — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
When you're young you want to show what you can do, but sometimes you have to learn not to over-complicate things. — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
Since I was seven years old, they say 'he's nice, he's nice.' Yes, I'm nice, but that's not all I am. — Raphael Varane Copy Share Image
