Manchester United have completed the signing of Villarreal defender Eric Bailly, subject to a work permit. Bailly, 22, has signed a four-year contract at Old Trafford with the option to extend it by a further two years.. The Ivory Coast international has become Jose Mourinho’s first signing as United boss, and looks an exciting addition in defence.
Bailly, 22, impressed tremendously with Villarreal last season, and the fee has been reported as around £30million. Bailly was part of the Africa Cup of Nations-winning Ivory Coast team in 2015.
"It is a dream come true to be joining Manchester United. To play football at the highest level is all I have ever wanted to do," Bailly told United's official website.
"I want to progress to be the best that I can be and I believe working with Jose Mourinho will help me develop in the right way and at the right club. I am looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and to starting this new chapter of my life."
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