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Official: Manchester United star signs new long-term contract

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Manchester United have announced that defender Eric Bailly has put pen to paper on a contract extension at Old Trafford.

Eric Bailly has signed a new contract with Manchester United, extending his stay at Old Trafford until June 2024.

The Red Devils will also have the option of extending his contract for a further year.

Bailly has only made 100 United appearances in close to five seasons, largely because of injuries, but his new deal will see the Ivorian continue to add to competition for places in defence next season.

This decision is something I didn’t have to think about, I love this club and I love playing for Manchester United,” Bailly told the club’s official website.

“I’m happy and so are my family, everything is good. Now the moment with my injury has passed and I’m fit and feel good, and that’s it. A new contract is like a new challenge and I’m ready for this.”

It had been suggested that Bailly was keen on assurances from United before committing to a fresh contract, but the player has said he is satisfied with the faith the coaching staff have in him.

“That’s why I say the new contract shows the group has confidence in me – the coach, the staff and the players and, for me, that is very important. And that’s why I made this decision to stay at the club,” the 27-year-old explained.

Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer added: “I am pleased that Eric has signed this new contract. He is still learning and improving all of the time under the coaches here.

“Eric has improved his robustness since my time as manager and he will continue to play a significant part in the squad.”

In the current Premier League season, Bailly has only featured eight times in total, with injuries limiting his game-time once again this term.

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