Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has left no room for ambiguity in conveying to Eric Bailly that the defender does not feature in his plans for the upcoming season. Hence, the manager’s stance on Bailly’s role in the team appears to be unequivocal.
In anticipation of their opening fixture, Manchester United unveiled their provisional squad numbers list yesterday. Meanwhile, notably absent from the list was Eric Bailly, despite his continued registration as a member of the team. This indicates the club is already taking steps to align with Erik ten Hag’s decision regarding Bailly in the squad.
Certainly, omitting a player from the provisional squad numbers list is a highly definitive way for a club. That is to communicate their intention of facilitating the player’s departure. In Eric Bailly’s case, Manchester United’s decision to exclude him from the list serves as a strong indicator. That they are actively seeking his exit from the team.
What is Manchester United planning to do with Eric Bailly?
Eric Bailly has been persistently linked with a departure from Old Trafford, owing to several underwhelming and injury-ridden seasons. His recent campaign was mostly on loan with Marseille; however, his performances during the loan period were not sufficient to prompt the French club to secure a permanent deal for him.
Subsequently, Eric Bailly has resumed training with his teammates at Carrington after his loan spell. The club’s board is actively engaging in identifying a new destination for the center-back. His contract is ready to expire next year. Hence, this period represents the sole opportunity for the club to potentially recoup a transfer fee for his departure.
Eric Bailly, aged 29, has reportedly reached an agreement on personal terms with Besiktas as part of a potential move, as indicated by Fabrizio Romano. Negotiations between Manchester United and the Turkish club are currently underway concerning the transfer fee. Fans can anticipate an official announcement regarding Bailly’s future in the upcoming days.
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