RAPHAEL VARANE has recalled the ‘special’ moment Sir Alex Ferguson visited his mum in a bid to sign the defender for Manchester United… over a DECADE ago.
Varane, 28, completed a £42million move to Old Trafford from Real Madrid last summer.
But he could have arrived at United 10 years earlier after Fergie launched a charm offensive when the centre-back was playing for Lens.
Varane previously revealed that the legendary boss came to his house in 2011, hoping he could convince the Frenchman to snub Real Madrid for United.
Varane ended up opting to move to the Bernabeu instead.
And he has now opened up further about Ferguson’s visit to his mum’s home.
The World Cup winner told United’s official site: “Yeah, he came to my mother’s house and it was a special moment.
“I was very young and it was a great experience.
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“Man United has always been a special club for me with a big history.
“I have followed this club and have great memories about the Champions League or great games in the Premier League.
“Obviously it’s a great club and of course I always followed Man United.”
Varane has so far clocked up 19 appearances for the Red Devils in his first season.
However, the four-time Champions League winner has struggled to recapture his Los Blancos form.
He was forced out of Tuesday’s Premier League game against Brighton after falling ill in the warm-up.
But United managed to pick up their first win in four attempts as goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes downed the 10-man Seagulls.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk