During my second year at Madrid, Jose Mourinho gave me a kick up the backside. I wasn't doing well, I wasn't managing to do what he wanted me to out on the pitch. So he chided me, saying: 'Why don't… — 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
