Re: Raphael Varane

by Sushi Master Sat 23 Jul - 19:45:14

Loan him to Arsenal. You know how Wenger polishes French players. Varane+Benzema deal. Insert a buyback clause in Varane if he becomes good, and we keep Benz.

Win, win, win. :coffee:

by The Madrid One Sat 23 Jul - 19:58:27

Sushi Master wrote:Loan him to Arsenal. You know how Wenger polishes French players. Varane+Benzema deal. Insert a buyback clause in Varane if he becomes good, and we keep Benz.

Win, win, win.

copying a page from michael scott's book i see.

(incase u watch the office)

by VanDeezNuts Sat 23 Jul - 23:05:24

honestly i think a loan to arsenal would be a good option for him, much better chance to start, he will be amongst many french players, playing in an extremely physical league would bulk him up a bit, CL football.. need i say more?

benzema on the other hand.. well he can stay here unless we get aguero, and in that case id love to see benzem play for arsenal.

by S32TABLANCA Sat 23 Jul - 23:13:10

How the hell does an AM become a CB? (in Blanc's case)

by The Madrid One Sun 24 Jul - 1:07:59

deezydeez wrote:honestly i think a loan to arsenal would be a good option for him, much better chance to start, he will be amongst many french players, playing in an extremely physical league would bulk him up a bit, CL football.. need i say more?

benzema on the other hand.. well he can stay here unless we get aguero, and in that case id love to see benzem play for arsenal.

just by looking at even how he looks, plays, thinks, he is exactly the kind of player mourinho LOVES, he is a SPECIAL talent, and even though zidane had big part in him coming here, mou will want to develop him. hes staying in madrid

by Turok_TTZ Sun 24 Jul - 1:58:34

*looks at everyone's praise for Varane*

Too soon I believe. Goona take a wait and see approach as thing is, we havent faced quality sides yet... But so far Varane definitely seems promising.

by ÖMARz Sun 24 Jul - 2:47:39

You guys better not start tripping if varane doesnt fulfill the expectations you have of him throughout the upcoming season.

by The Madrid One Sun 24 Jul - 2:52:16

hes as old as u are... i dont expect him to crush messi into oblivion, as mou said we have to NURTURE HIM.

by Turok_TTZ Sun 24 Jul - 5:14:32

Varane impressed today. especially considering everyone else played like shit.

edit: I have high hopes for this kid. colour me impressed. I hope he keeps impressing. who knows? maybe he can establish himself as the starter for real madrid @ the age of 18. though he still hasnt faced quality sides, i definitely see the promise in him. potential similar to that of the benz himself...

by hrealmadrid Thu 28 Jul - 6:08:11

I have to admit I'm slightly worried about his integration into the team. From the pictures I've seen of the team traveling he's been sitting alone looking kind of glum. I hope he makes some good friends within the squad soon.

by Guest Thu 28 Jul - 7:19:19

I think we can all agree that he should not be playing RB lol.

by Guest Thu 28 Jul - 7:21:49

hrealmadrid wrote:I have to admit I'm slightly worried about his integration into the team. From the pictures I've seen of the team traveling he's been sitting alone looking kind of glum. I hope he makes some good friends within the squad soon.

He only speaks French fluently at this point. So it's tough for him. Same thing happened with Benz... Until you can communicate with teammates, not much you can do. Besides, he's also a couple of years younger than everyone.

by shaven Thu 28 Jul - 17:01:37

sportsczy wrote:I think we can all agree that he should not be playing RB lol.

by Babun Thu 28 Jul - 17:21:32

C'mon boy, boot out Carvalho for good Very Happy

by S32TABLANCA Thu 28 Jul - 23:34:13

hrealmadrid wrote:I have to admit I'm slightly worried about his integration into the team. From the pictures I've seen of the team traveling he's been sitting alone looking kind of glum. I hope he makes some good friends within the squad soon.

Well, he can only speak with Benz right now, and we dont want a repetition of 'the French clique' do we? He should learn English too, will do him good.

by The Madrid One Sat 30 Jul - 19:11:23

what do you guys think his rating will be in fifa 12?

by the xcx Sat 30 Jul - 19:16:06

bossing the defensive lines as usual.

by Babun Sat 30 Jul - 20:12:03

I didn't see Carvalho today, I hope there is a reason for it Very Happy

by Mr Nick09 Sat 30 Jul - 20:17:03

Varane virtually doesnt lose any challenge, it's sick, and he doesnt fool. His passing is always on point.

by Guest Sat 30 Jul - 20:21:10

The only weakness he has.. and it's fixable...is marking on set pieces. Especially in the air. He just needs to learn the dirty trick of the trade. He plays it a little too clean.

by shaven Sat 30 Jul - 21:00:52

maybe to give more minutes to varane

by the xcx Sat 30 Jul - 21:04:26

I fear he might end up being albiol someday Very Happy

by shaven Sat 30 Jul - 21:17:00

when garay and albiol came i thought they will be good as well like varane but i hope not, still keeping the faith

by Zealous Mon 1 Aug - 16:44:32

Great signing. I have high hopes for the kid. Still wet behind the years though but that's normal for an 18 year old (!).

by FennecFox7 Mon 1 Aug - 16:51:24

deezydeez wrote:honestly i think a loan to arsenal would be a good option for him, much better chance to start, he will be amongst many french players, playing in an extremely physical league would bulk him up a bit, CL football.. need i say more?

benzema on the other hand.. well he can stay here unless we get aguero, and in that case id love to see benzem play for arsenal.

bulk him up? the guy is like a rugby player already!

by the xcx Mon 1 Aug - 16:53:57

hes a bit softy in the air? So far hes been amazing in 1v1 duels

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