Ivorian Defender Eric Bailly Rejoins Villarreal

Ivorian defender Eric Bailly has rejoined Villarreal on a free transfer until June 2025, the Spanish LaLiga club announced.

Bailly, 29, played for Villarreal between 2015-2016 before moving to Manchester United in June 2016.

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The Ivory Coast International  joined Turkish side Besiktas on a permanent transfer in September 2023. Bailly spent last season on loan at Ligue 1’s Olympique de Marseille after struggling for playing time at Manchester United.

Besiktas announced the termination of Bailly’s contract by mutual agreement just three months after he joined the club, where he made five appearances. He then joined Villarreal on a free transfer.

Villarreal CF have reached an agreement with Eric Bailly, who returns to Vila-real, after playing here in the 2014/15 and 2015/16 season.

Welcome back, @ericbailly24 💛!

— Villarreal CF English (@VillarrealCFen) December 30, 2023