Eric Bailly has become the first official signing of Jose Mourinho during his tenure with Manchester United.

United bought Bailly from Villarreal for as much as £25 million.

Bailly is a 22-year-old center-back from the Ivory Coast.

“Eric is a young central defender with great natural talent,” Mourinho told manutd.com. “He has progressed well to date and has the potential to become one of the best around.

“We look forward to working with him to help nurture that raw talent and fulfil his potential. Eric is at the right club to continue his development.”