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Defender · Ivory Coast · €38.0M · Contract to 2027
Agent · LIAN Sports Group
Last six moves from RT transfer records — fees as reported at the time.
Villarreal → Real Oviedo
Besiktas → Villarreal
Man Utd → Besiktas
Marseille → Man Utd
Top positional percentiles vs peers in the same league tier.
7 apps · 594 min in DNA sample · DNA sample · partial
From RT player DNA — per-90 profile for the current season window.
Eric Bertrand Bailly is a Ball-Playing CB. Progressive defender comfortable on the ball. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (5.6 clearances/90), reads the game exceptionally (1.5 interceptions/90), meticulous in distribution (87% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (64% duel success), dominant in the air (3.3 aerials won/90, 65%) and uses long balls frequently (6.1/90). Note: this profile is based on 594 minutes of playing time this season.
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🚨🔵⚪️ Eric Bailly to Real Oviedo, here we go! Deal in place for former Man Utd and Villarreal defender. Understand Bailly is on his way to Spain right now, flying there ahead of medical on Monday. Follows decision to reject Saudi move despite initial verbal agreement. https://t.co/rf9hxDH1E3
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Man Utd → Marseille
Villarreal → Man Utd
Style fit snapshot for rumoured destinations — archetype and tag overlap vs this player.
Real Oviedo
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LIAN Sports Group
