Raphael Varane tipped to leave Man United to join Premier League rivals

Glen Johnson, a former Chelsea defender, believes that Manchester United’s Raphael Varane would be a valuable addition to Chelsea’s squad.

Despite Varane’s recent struggles with injuries and form after joining United from Real Madrid in 2021, Johnson thinks he could bolster Chelsea’s defense.

Although there’s speculation about Varane returning to Real Madrid, Johnson emphasizes the rarity of acquiring such quality players on a free transfer.

He points out that despite Varane’s injury record, his experience and leadership, similar to Thiago Silva’s impact at Chelsea, would be beneficial to the team.

Even if Varane were to play only 50% of the games, getting him on a free transfer would still be a smart move,” Johnson expressed.

With Varane likely leaving Manchester United, Chelsea, facing the departure of Thiago Silva, could benefit from Varane’s experience.

Given Chelsea’s relatively young squad, Varane’s wealth of Champions League-winning experience would be invaluable.

As a free agent, pursuing Varane would align with Chelsea’s objectives, especially as coach Mauricio Pochettino seeks experienced players to enhance the team’s composure during tough matches.