Ivorian defender, Eric Bailly has committed his future to Manchester United by extending his contract by three years which will see him remain at the club until 2024.
Eric Bailly, who joined Manchester United from Villareal in 2016 said he didn’t think twice before signing the dotted lines because of his love and admiration for the club.
I’m very happy
The decision is something I didn’t have to think about, I love this club and I love playing for Manchester United. I’m happy and so are my family, everything is good. Now the moment with my injury has passed and I’m fit and feel good, and that’s it. A new contract is like a new challenge and I’m ready for this.”
Eric Bailly’s time at Manchester United has been bedevilled by injuries such that Ivorian recently reached his 100th appearance for the club. However, he said he doesn’t want injuries as he hopes to finish the season strong.
“I hope I can be ready and I don’t get any injuries and to be strong and finish the season well. I hope to win the Europa League this season. We will have more challenges next season – hopefully,y the Champions League – and, for me, my dream is to win the Premier League, that’s my big dream.”
In as much as he is somewhat injury-prone, Eric Bailly can be a stalwart in Man Utd defence.
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50 seconds of peak @ericbailly24 defending as the Ivory Coast international signs a new deal at Manchester United.
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— B/R Football (@brfootball) April 26, 2021
