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Eric Bailly is on the verge of signing for Real Oviedo following the expiration of his contract with Villarreal at the end of June. The Ivorian defender is expected to complete a medical on Monday before finalising his move to the Spanish side. Talks between Bailly and Oviedo had been progressing steadily in recent days, […]
Eric Bailly’s proposed move to Iranian giants Persepolis FC has broken down after the Ivorian defender’s financial demands proved too high for the club, despite their strong interest in securing his services. Currently a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Villarreal on June 30, 2025, the 31-year-old has struggled to finalise a […]
Eric Bailly is set to embark on a new chapter in his career by joining Saudi Pro League newcomers Al Najmah SC, following the end of his contract with Spanish club Villarreal. The Ivorian centre-back, now 31, has opted for the ambitious project in Saudi Arabia despite reported interest from clubs in La Liga and […]
Eric Bailly is currently focused on regaining peak physical condition as he prepares to embark on the next chapter of his professional career. Unattached for over a week, the Ivorian international is putting in the work behind the scenes while weighing his options across several potential destinations. After parting ways with his previous club, Bailly […]
Trabzonspor are among a number of clubs monitoring Eric Bailly, with the Ivorian defender expected to leave Villarreal when his contract expires on 30 June 2025. The 31-year-old centre-back has decided not to renew his deal with the La Liga side, prompting interest from across Europe and beyond as the summer transfer window gathers pace. […]
Eric Bailly is attracting renewed attention on the transfer market as the Ivorian centre-back prepares to become a free agent on July 1, following Villarreal’s decision not to renew his contract. With his availability not tied to a transfer fee, several clubs have shown early interest in the 31-year-old defender, whose experience across Europe’s top […]
Éric Bailly is attracting interest from Espanyol Barcelona as his contract with Villarreal nears its end. The 31-year-old Ivorian international, who began his professional career at Espanyol, could make a return to the club where it all started. After leaving Manchester United in 2022, Bailly has played in several leagues including England, France, and Turkey. […]
Éric Bailly’s return to Villarreal has followed a sadly familiar script — early promise overshadowed by injury, limited game time, and growing uncertainty over his future at the club. When the Ivorian centre-back rejoined Villarreal in the summer of 2024, there was cautious optimism surrounding his homecoming. After an underwhelming spell at Olympique de Marseille […]
Villarreal’s Ivorian defender Eric Bailly is enduring a challenging spell, having played just one minute in the club’s last nine matches, raising concerns over his future with the team. A sharp decline in playing time After making a promising return to the Spanish side, Bailly initially played a key role in Villarreal’s defense. However, in […]
