Five defenders who can replace Vincent Kompany at Manchester City

Modified Sep 13, 2017 06:56 GMT

Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League — Kompany has suffered a torrid time with injuries in the last few season

#2: RAPHAEL VARANE (REAL MADRID)

French centre-back Rafael Varane could prove to be an ideal replacement for the Citizens, after playing for a big club like Real Madrid since the age of 18. Varane managed to get 23 league games under his belt last season.

He averaged 1.3 tackles per game and 1.7 interceptions per game last season. Although a move to Manchester City might be a step down in his career, Varane would approve a new challenge in the EPL. He has won all the major club trophies with Los Blancos.

A strong and sturdy defender, the French defender will certainly shore up the City defence. He appears to be the ideal long-term replacement for Kompany at 24 years of age.

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