- The striker left his childhood club in an agreement until the end of the season.
- But his former teammate admitted that he was in two minds for his decision to go
- Listen now: Everything is starting! Ruben Amorim is under pressure at Manchester United this season?
Raphael Varane admitted that he has mixed opinions about Marcus Rashford's decision to leave Manchester United and joining Aston Villa on loan, revealing that the measure surprised him.
Rashford will spend the rest of the season in Villa Park after being frozen by the coach of United Ruben Amorim and his long -term future in his childhood club is still uncertain. An option to convert the permanent agreement for £ 40 million was included.
He was retired for the victory of the Derby over Manchester City in December after Amorim made an exception of his training request, and shortly after an interview was launched in which Rashford admitted that he was “ready for a” new challenge ” .
Varane, who played with Rashford during his three -year spell in United, said the striker was right to look for a new beginning, but was surprised by how little he traveled.
“Staying for so many years with this level of intensity and demand, years in which the general atmosphere is often negative because the actions are below expectations, it is very, very difficult,” Varane told The Atlético.
'For him changing his environment is positive. He is someone who loves the club and who gives everything for the shirt. But I am surprised that he goes (to a club) so close to Manchester. I imagined going beyond a few kilometers away.
Raphael Varane admitted that he has mixed opinions about Marcus Rashford's Manchester United
Rashford joined Aston Villa until the end of the season, with a permanent option included
The striker was dropped by Ruben Amorim, who made an exception to his efforts in training.
Varane also revealed that he was more impressed with Bruno Fernandes, David de Gea and Rashford while in United, praising his individual quality.
“Even in difficult times, they are able to do extraordinary things,” he added. 'It is difficult to perform well individually when the team is fighting.
“You have to be very strong.”
Varane moved away from United in a maximum at the end of last season, after winning the FA Cup in her last game in the club. However, his spell was tarnished by extended absences from the side and a heated fall with former boss Erik Ten Hag.
“We had a robust discussion,” Varane said. 'We tell some truths, but then I did not play for almost two months.
'I said that I did not agree with certain ways of doing things regarding the relationship between him and the team. It wasn't something that I thought it was good for the team because some of the players were not satisfied.
“It was not good in terms of the relationship with the coach.”
Varane was forced to retire early at the age of 31 after suffering a serious knee injury in his debut for the Series A. Club A.
Varane (right) was surprised at Rashford did not travel further for his new beginning
Rashford admitted that he was ready for a 'new challenge' in an interview with bombs in December
Varane was forced to retire after suffering a serious knee injury in his debut as
“They told me not to react impulsively but, deep down, I knew it,” he said.
'I thought, “it's fed up and tired.”
The veteran had signed an initial contract of two years after his United Agreement ran.
