French international defender, Raphael Varane has declared that he would lead Real Madrid in his own way should he one day succeed Sergio Ramos as captain of the storied Spanish club.
Varane has formed a formidable partnership with Ramos in the heart of Madrid’s defence during his nine seasons at the club.
He has been tipped as a possible contender to take on captaincy duties when Ramos, who will turn 35 later this campaign, eventually departs the Santiago Bernabeu.
“For the future, it’s difficult to plan,” Varane told beIN SPORTS.
“Real Madrid is a very, very big club with great players. What is important is that everyone plays their part in the team.
“When we won our titles, our Champions Leagues, it was as a team, with eleven leaders on the pitch each time.
“Sergio is a legend in Madrid. The future for the moment I do not project about it, but for sure Ramos is a very important player for us.
“What is certain is that we are very complementary with Sergio Ramos, in our way of playing.
“We have qualities that complement each other perfectly. We have been playing together for several years, so we know each other very well.
“In defense, it works in pairs and this understanding is very important. For the future, after the departure of Ramos, it is difficult to project yourself.
“I am a leader in my own way. With my team-mates, I talk a lot before matches about tactics and positioning. We each have our own way.”
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