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Eric Bailly signs new deal at Manchester United to keep him at Old Trafford until 2024 as defender decides against move away after receiving reassurances over playing time

Eric Bailly has signed a new contract at Manchester United that will see his time at Old Trafford run until at least 2024.

The 27-year-old's existing contract has just over a year to run, and with the club looking to sign another centre back this summer and Bailly's first-team opportunities already increasingly limited, a departure at the end of the season seemed likely.

However, Bailly has received sufficient reassurances over his playing time and has agreed a new deal at United running until 2024, with the option of a further year.

The centre back had seemed likely to leave club this summer but progress has been made

The reported deal could see Bailly stay at Old Trafford for another four years should the extension be agreed.