Eric Bailly has hailed his move to Manchester United as a “bigger step” in his career, and said despite recent struggles, the club have always been at a world class level.
“I found out when I was in the Ivory Coast,” Bailly said. “I didn’t believe it was true, I thought it was a dream. Afterwards I found it was true that the team was interested in me and it was something big for me, and I am thankful for everything that happened in that moment.
“When I came to Manchester, it was a bigger step from when I was in Villarreal. It is something that is not easy, when you come to a team where there are players that have more experience in the English league.
“I had to see how the football was played. For me it wasn’t difficult because I had very good teammates that helped and were always looking after me, all of this helped me join the group and that is why it wasn’t that difficult.
“I’ve had the luck to be in a dressing room that is like family. The majority speak French and Spanish, like Ander [Herrera], Juan [Mata] as well as Paul [Pogba] and [Anthony] Martial and the English players, such as Chris Smalling and the others, treated me like family as well.”
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