Eric Bailly joins Manchester United subject to work permit

 

Eric Bailly is Jose Mourinho's first Manchester United signing

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Ivory Coast centre-back Eric Bailly from Villarreal, subject to a work permit.

The 22-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the option of a further two and becomes the first arrival of the Jose Mourinho era at Old Trafford.
Mourinho said: "Eric is a young central defender with great natural talent. He has progressed well to date and has the potential to become one of the best around