Manchester United’s summer continues to be filled with transfer chatter, tactical debates, and questions over who might still arrive or leave before the deadline.
Ruben Amorim has already overseen some important changes at Old Trafford, but the focus doesn’t just fall on those currently wearing the red shirt.
Former United stars always attract attention, with fans keen to follow where their careers take them after leaving Old Trafford.
Plenty of United’s past players are currently plying their trade across Europe, reminding supporters of their journeys from Manchester’s biggest stage to new challenges abroad.
Some find themselves in the Champions League spotlight again, while others look to resurrect their careers in leagues where they can play a starring role.
This week, one ex-United defender has sealed a move that’s making headlines in Spain, as he prepares to take on a new challenge with a three-year deal.
Real Oviedo have officially announced, via their website, the signing of Eric Bailly, with the Ivorian defender joining the club on a contract until June 2027.
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The 31-year-old centre-back arrives as part of Paunovic’s project to strengthen the side, becoming a key addition to the Segunda División outfit.
Eric Bailly, who first came to prominence in Spain with Espanyol before moving to Villarreal, became Manchester United’s most expensive defensive acquisition of the time when he joined from Villarreal in 2016.
He went on to make over 100 appearances for the Red Devils, winning the Europa League, League Cup and Community Shield during his six-year stay at Old Trafford.
Since leaving United in 2022, Bailly has played for Marseille, Besiktaş and most recently Villarreal again, where he played a role in their LaLiga resurgence last season.
His power, aerial dominance and physicality remain his biggest assets, and Oviedo will be hoping that the experienced Ivorian can guide them towards greater stability and ambition.
While Bailly won’t make public comments until his presentation, Real Oviedo have already expressed excitement about the move, highlighting the defender’s top-level pedigree and leadership qualities.
For United fans, it’s another reminder of a player whose career at Old Trafford promised so much, but was so often disrupted by injury.
Now, he has the chance to carve out a new chapter — and perhaps rediscover the consistency that once made him one of Europe’s most coveted defenders.
