OFFICIAL: Manchester United sign Eric Bailly

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of defender Eric Bailly from Villarreal subject to a work permit, the club have confirmed. 

Eric Bailly has penned a four-year deal, with the option for a further two years, and becomes Jose Mourinho's first signing at Old Trafford. 

The 22-year-old arrives for a reported fee of around £30 million. 

"It is a dream come true to be joining Manchester United," Bailly told the club's official website. 

"To play football at the highest level is all I have ever wanted to do. 

"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."