Bailly returns to Villarreal after 7 years

Ivory Coast defender signs deal with Spanish club until 2025

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) - Spain's Villarreal have reached an agreement with Ivorian defender Eric Bailly on a free transfer until June 30, 2025.

"The Submarine’s new signing has passed his medical examinations and will train alongside his team-mates tomorrow (Sunday) at 11:30am CET at the José Manuel Llaneza Training Ground," the Spanish club said in a statement on Saturday.

Bailly produced one goal and one assist in 47 matches for Villarreal during the 2015-16 season.

He was also an important part of the Spanish team that advanced to the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League in the 2014/15 season.

The 29-year-old helped Manchester United win the 2017 Europa League title.

He left Turkish club Besiktas after just three months after having his contract terminated this month due to poor performance.

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