Villareal re-sign Eric Bailly after release from Besiktas

Villareal have re-signed Eric Bailly on an 18-month contract after the Ivorian defender was released from Turkish club Besiktas.

🚨🟡 Official, confirmed. Eric Bailly has joined Villarreal as free agent, deal now signed and sealed. pic.twitter.com/X1zOms2VLr

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 30, 2023

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Eric Bailly signs for Besiktas

The 29-year-old moved to Turkey from Manchester United in the summer, but struggled to adapt. He only made 8 appearances and was among the five players excluded from the first-team squad this season.

The center-back last played for Besiktas against Fenerbache on December 9.

Bailly played for Villarreal during the 2015-16 season before joining Manchester United for £30m.

After that the defender stayed for 7 seasons in Manchester United, becoming Jose Mourinho’s first signing. However, a combination of long injuries and poor form saw him made only 113 appearances in that period.