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Eric Bailly reflects on Manchester United move from Villarreal

Eric Bailly has reflected on his Manchester United move from Villarreal calling it ‘one big happy time’.

For a reported fee of £30 million after signing a four-year contract with the option of an additional two, the defender joined the Red Devils in June 2016 to become Jose Mourinho's first signing.

Since moving to the Old Trafford, the 24-year-old has made 67 appearances across all competitions and played a key role as United won the 2017 Europa League.

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The former Espanyol player also claimed the League Cup and the Community shield in his debut campaign with the Red Devils.