Manchester United Sign Eric Bailly
Jose Mourinho's first signing at Manchester United is Eric Bailly after the defender agreed a four-year deal with the option for two more.
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Manchester United have sealed a deal to sign Villarreal centre-back Eric Bailly subject to a work permit, the club have confirmed.
The 22-year-old has penned a four-year deal, with the option for a further two years, and becomes Jose Mourinho's first signing at Old Trafford.
Bailly, who was part of the Africa Cup of Nations-winning Ivory Coast team in 2015, arrives for a reported fee of around $44 million.
"It is a dream come true to be joining Manchester United," Bailly told the club's official website. "To play football at the highest level is all I have ever wanted to do.
"We look forward to working with him to help nurture that raw talent and fulfill his potential. Eric is at the right club to continue his development."