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DONE DEAL: Villarreal re-sign Bailly after Besiktas axe

Villarreal have snapped up released Besiktas defender Eric Bailly.

The former Manchester United centre-half had his deal with Besiktas terminated after less than six months.

Villarreal have now re-signed the Ivorian, who left the Yellow Submarine in 2016 for United.

Bailly has joined Villarreal on a deal to 2025.

At Besiktas, the 29 year-old managed just the eight appearances.

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