Raphael Varane

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

First, you arrive at training, prepare for the session, I get treatment from the physios and go straight to the gym to…

— Raphael Varane

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.…

— Raphael Varane

Our objective is to win - always to win.

— Raphael Varane

Zidane's success comes from transmitting calm and never changing that no matter what is happening. That serenity and tranquility conveys confidence and…

— Raphael Varane

I try to improve and learn, that is good for my career.

— Raphael Varane

Interest from Bayern or Man Utd? It is greatly flattering to hear those names, and I even ask myself if that is…

— Raphael Varane

There are some things you gain with experience, but age isn't important to me.

— Raphael Varane

In every training session, I learn.

— Raphael Varane

Being able to get some games under my belt and feeling the confidence of the gaffer is something very important to me.…

— Raphael Varane

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

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

Having the ball means creating chances and scoring goals.

— Raphael Varane

Having played an international competition is definitely a plus.

— Raphael Varane

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

You can be a huge player, if you play alone, the team loses.

— Raphael Varane

Sergio Ramos has a winning mentality and has great experience.

— Raphael Varane

One player who gives me a lot of advice at Real is Pepe. He's taught me never to give up. He always…

— Raphael Varane

I've been playing more regularly in 2015 because of injuries but also because of technical decisions.

— Raphael Varane

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

I have memories of watching the Champions League as a kid in France. We all supported different teams and they were intense…

— Raphael Varane

Every season is a challenge and now I am a more complete player. I have learned at the highest level.

— Raphael Varane

Everybody knows that there are quality players at centre back for Madrid and for me that's the day-to-day challenge. That's why it's…

— Raphael Varane

The thing with Mourinho is he asks you to do what you are good at, but not to over-do it.

— Raphael Varane

Yes, I do like the Premier League.

— Raphael Varane