He is a hot prospect in European football
Villarreal centre-back Eric Bailly has joined Premier League side Manchester United on a four-year contract, subject to a work permit.
The Ivory Coast international becomes Jose Mourinho’s first United signing, after the Old Trafford club paid around ÂŁ31 million to lure him from La Liga.
Bailly, who has impressed at Villarreal since his ÂŁ4.4 million switch from Espanyol in 2015, also has the option to extend his deal at the Red Devils by a further two years.