Done Deal: Man United confirm Eric Bailly transfer, defender signs on four-year contract

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Done Deal: Man United confirm Eric Bailly transfer, defender signs on four-year contract



 
JOSE MOURINHO has backed new Manchester United signing Eric Bailly to become one of the best defenders in the world.
 
 United have swooped to land Bailly from Villarreal in a £30m deal that makes him Mourinho's first signing since taking charge at Old Trafford.
 
 The Ivorian centre back, 22, has signed a four-year-deal worth £75,000-a-week with the option of an extra two seasons.
 
 Mourinho reckons his first capture has the potential to go on and become one of the best in the business.
 
 He 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.
 
 "We look forward to working with him to help nurture that raw talent and fulfil his potential. Eric is at the right club to continue his development."
 
 Bailly admits joining United is a fairytale come true and he said: "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. I want to progress to be the best that I can be and I believe working with José 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."
 
 Bailly, whose deal is still subject to him obtaining a work permit, has won 15 international caps and was part of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations winning team, having appeared in all six matches during the competition.