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Former Manchester United fan favorite Eric Baillyโs membership future has suffered a setback weeks earlier than the beginning of the brand new season.
Topsy-turvy United spell
Bailly was Jose Mourinhoโs first signing in the summertime of 2016 and he impressed in his first season, successful the Carabao cup and Europa League.
Nonetheless, harm and erratic kind would quickly complicate the Ivory Coast worldwideโs promising profession at United.
He lastly left the membership in 2023 after going out on mortgage to Olympique de Marseille the earlier season.
Eventful story after United
Bailly moved to Besiktas however solely performed eight matches amid a collection of controversies. Such incidents included getting right into a fight with a teammate and he was removed from the playing squad.
He left the club within the winter of 2024 after having his deal terminated and joined his former aspect Villarreal CF.
By no means a uninteresting second, Bailly headbutted FC Barcelonaโs Robert Lewandowski on his debut and located sport time exhausting to return by, taking part in simply 25 occasions for the Spanish aspect in a season and a half.
Consequently, he was officially released on the finish of the season and has been trying to find a brand new membership ever since.
Talks break down
Bailly was in talks to hitch Saudi Arabian aspect Al Najmah SC and appeared near a deal however he is not going to be shifting to them in the long run.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reviews that โEric Baillyโs switch to Saudi aspect Al Najmah SC has collapsed after verbal settlement carried out.โ
โBailly determined to go away the negotiations.โ
๐จโ Eric Baillyโs switch to Saudi aspect Al Najmah SC has collapsed after verbal settlement carried out.
Bailly determined to go away the negotiations. pic.twitter.com/zzVQT2zBLd
โ Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 23, 2025
Unsure future
With solely a matter of weeks earlier than the start of the brand new season, Bailly might want to go searching for a brand new membership.
Having solely performed 33 times within the final two seasons, will probably be a tall order to persuade groups of his skill to remain match.
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