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Raphael Varane: Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is VERY different to Jose Mourinho
RAPHAEL VARANE says Zinedine Zidane is very different to Jose Mourinho - because he exudes calm.
Raphael Varane has praised Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane
Mourinho was the man responsible for giving Varane his breakthrough while in charge of Real Madrid.
The Special One remains a big fan and is keen on bringing the centre-back to Old Trafford.
But if the Frenchman does make a move to Manchester United, he will have to adapt to a different managerial mindset than the one he experiences with Zidane.
He credits three key team-mates for Real Madrid’s success - with Zidane the cool, collected head behind them.
“Those who have created a relaxed and winning atmosphere have been Cristiano Ronaldo, Ramos and Marcelo," Varane said.
Jose Mourinho worked with Raphael Varane at Real Madrid
"[Zidane's] success comes from transmitting calm and never changing that no matter what is happening.
"That serenity and tranquility conveys confidence and security. He talks little but when he does, it matters.
"I like how he acts very discreetly at important moments, it's very different to Jose Mourinho.
Raphael Varane has praised Zinedine Zidane
"There are footballers like Gianluigi Buffon, Maradona, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ronaldo Nazario who have not won it.
"I could have never imagined that I would achieve that, and I still have time to go.
"I am no longer a child. Now I am a footballer at the early part of his career who has won almost everything and wants to keep increasing his record."