Manchester United defender Eric Bailly has joined Marseille on a season-long loan.

The Ligue 1 club are obligated to sign Bailly permanently in the summer of 2023 for £5.1million (€6m).

Marseille will also cover all of Bailly's wages.

A statement from United described Bailly as a "popular member" the squad and added: "Eric has our best wishes for the campaign to come and we will be following his progress closely."

Bailly made 113 appearances for the club, scoring once.