Villarreal defender Eric Bailly has become Jose Mourinho's first signing as Manchester United manager, joining on a four-year contract.

The 22-year-old has made 47 appearances for Villarreal since joining in January 2015, and has received 15 caps for the Ivory Coast.

"It is a dream come true to be joining Manchester United. To play football at the highest level is all I have ever wanted to do," he told Manchester United's official website. "I want to progress to be the best that I can be and I believe working with Jose Mourinho will help me develop in the right way and at the right club. I am looking forward to meeting my new team-mates and to starting this new chapter of my life."

"Eric is a young central defender with great natural talent. He has progressed well to date and has the potential to become one of the best around," said Jose Mourinho. "We look forward to working with him to help nurture that raw talent and fulfil his potential. Eric is at the right club to continue his development."

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