100 Quotes by Raphael Varane

During a career there are some steps we need to take growing up, that's natural.

I have known Eliaquim Mangala for quite some time and we understand each other well.

Kylian keeps learning and going forward, which he does very quickly. It's good that he is ambitious. He is self-confident, it's good. He always wants more.

Everybody knows that there are quality players at centre back for Madrid and for me that's the day-to-day challenge. That's why it's important to be ready to take advantage of every chance that comes up.

Things come naturally in a career. From experience, I know that things progress season by season.

One player who gives me a lot of advice at Real is Pepe. He's taught me never to give up. He always gives 100 per cent on the pitch and he tries to instil that winning mentality in me.

Being able to get some games under my belt and feeling the confidence of the gaffer is something very important to me. That way I feel good on the pitch.

I just play to my strengths and my ability.

It takes a great strength of character to arrive at Real at 18 years and make a journey like I have so far.