Bailly, the hope of a return

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By: Manu Tournoux

Bailly, the hope of a return

Eric Bailly has signed with Villarreal, eight years after leaving the Spanish club.

Left free by Besiktas Istanbul, where could French coach Bruno Genesio arrive?Eric Bailly has signed with Villarreal (Liga) until June 30, 2025. The 29-year-old Ivorian central defender (49 caps) will be operational from January.

The former Manchester United and Olympique de Marseille player is making a return to the Spanish Championship after playing with the “Yellow Submarine” between January 2015 and July 2016.

Very often handicapped by injuries in recent years, Eric Bailly is banking on this transfer to relaunch his career.

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Manu Tournoux

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