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title: "Manchester United: Mark Goldbridge hails ‘unbelievable’ Raphael Varane"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2023-02-27T21:35:00Z"
modified: "2023-02-27T21:35:00Z"
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# Manchester United: Mark Goldbridge hails ‘unbelievable’ Raphael Varane

**Mark Goldbridge has hailed the impact of [Manchester United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/manchester-united-transfer-rumours/) centre-back [Raphael Varane](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tag/raphael-varane/) after the EFL Cup final win, describing him as ‘unbelievable’.**

### The Lowdown: United seal EFL Cup glory

The Red Devils beat Newcastle United 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday afternoon, sealing their first trophy success since the Europa League triumph in 2017.

It is a great achievement for Erik ten Hag in his first season in charge at United and there is a feeling that something special is being built after years of disappointment.

New signings have made a huge difference, not least Varane, who was colossal against Newcastle, [winning](https://www.sofascore.com/newcastle-united-manchester-united/DYBe) all three of his aerial duels and making four clearances.

### The Latest: ‘Unbelievable’

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/markgoldbridge/status/1630110515207782401?s=20), Goldbridge lauded the influence of the towering Frenchman in United’s defence:

> “So glad Varane is finally getting recognition he’s deserved all season. Been unbelievable since coming in after that Brentford loss. Best right footed CB in the league for me.”

### The Verdict: Born winner

Varane may have taken a little time to get going at United but his brilliance is now shining through, and he is showing why he is a [four-time](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/raphael-varane/erfolge/spieler/164770) Champions League winner, also being [described](https://www.unitedinfocus.com/news/martinez-and-varane-praised-after-outstanding-performance-and-another-clean-sheet/) as ‘outstanding’ by David May.

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That winning mentality was priceless on Sunday, as he and Casemiro used all their vast experience to help manage the game, rarely allowing Newcastle to lay a glove on them.

Varane’s partnership with Lisandro Martinez has been a key reason for United’s success this season and the [93-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/raphael-varane/profil/spieler/164770) France international can continue to be a key man for several years to come, with his current deal not [expiring](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/raphael-varane/profil/spieler/164770) until 2025.