Chelsea should ‘definitely’ sign Raphael Varane on a free transfer when legend quits Man Utd, says ex-Blues star
FORMER Chelsea star Glen Johnson has said the Blues should sign Raphael Varane on a free transfer this summer.
The Manchester United defender’s contract is up at the end of the season and will leave as a free agent after spending three years at Old Trafford.
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Arriving from Real Madrid in 2021 Varane has had an underwhelming time at the Red Devils.
Cursed by injuries the Frenchman has so far made 93 appearances for United scoring just two goals.
Despite his underwhelming performance in Manchester ex-Blues star Johnson has called for his former club to sign the centre-back this summer.
Asked on whether he believes Chelsea should make a move for Varane he said to Betfred: “Yes, definitely. Good players like that don’t come around often and they certainly come around less often on a free transfer.
“I know he’s not the Varane he was three or four years ago but he’s still a bloody good player.
“Yes, he’s had his injury problems but that’s what outweighs the transfer fee.
“If you’re buying him on a free and he’s only playing 50% of the games, then that’s still a good deal to do.”
While Varane did not feature in Erik ten Hag’s teamsheet in United’s last two games the defender’s experience in top-flight football will prove valuable to Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
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Veteran centre-back Thiago Silva is set to depart at the end of the season as the 39-year-old ‘s contract.
Meaning Chelsea will be in the hunt to find a replacement for the Brazillian.
Johnson continued: “As we saw with Thiago Silva, those sort of players who have done everything, played for top teams and clubs, they get the attention of the dressing room.
“They’re the big names that the younger players want to look up to and obviously they’re great to have around.”
