Bayern Munich thought £5 million was too much for Raphael Varane in 2011: Willy Sagnol

Bayern Munich h a chance to sign Raphael Varane in 2011 but Bundesliga Champions declined deal, revealed France legend, Willy Sagl. Raphael Varane has been a key player in Real Mrid's defence over last few seasons. French World Cup-winning defender joined Real Mrid in 2011 and played second fiddle to Pepe and Sergio Ramos for years. However, Raphael Varane got regular playing time when he replaced Pepe in starting XI for Real Mrid and 26-year-old has never looked back since. Raphael Varane is w considered as being among best centre-backs in world. 

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Bayern Munich were t sure about Raphael Varane in 2011- Willy Sagi

It has recently been discovered that Bayern Munich h an opportunity to sign French defender before Real Mrid. Former Bayern Munich defender Willy Sagl revealed that Bayern Munich were offered Raphael Varane for £5 million back in 2011

Willy Sagil, while talking to Fussball Transfers, stated: “One day a friend called me and said, 'You have to take a look at a super interesting young man. Immediately, I saw how mature Varane was. When I passed everything to club, y told me it was still too expensive for a young man. Eighteen years old. Two months later, Varane went to Mrid for £10 million. '”

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Real Mrid signed player for double price and have reaped rewards since. responsibility of leing Real Mrid's backline once Sergio Ramos retires will be placed on Raphael Varane, considering his experience alongside current Mrid captain. Bayern Munich legend Jupp Heynckes spent around £50 million on players like Rafinha Alcántara, Manuel Neuer and Jerome Boateng that year. Raphael Varane, however, will be one that got away from Bayern Munich.

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