Ex-Manchester United defender Eric Bailly offered to Cagliari and Cremonese | OneFootball

Former Manchester United and Marseille centre-back Eric Bailly has been offered to Serie A clubs Cagliari and Cremonese, reports from Italy claim, after the Ivorian’s contract with Villarreal expired at the start of July.

According to reports from SportMediaset, via CalcioMercato, Bailly’s representatives have been in touch with the Serie A duo. However, despite interest from the two clubs, the player’s wage demands of a reported €1 million per season appear to be the current obstacle.

VILLARREAL, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 15: Eric Bailly of Villarreal CF looks on in warm ups prior to the LaLiga match between Villarreal CF and Valencia CF at Estadio de la Ceramica on February 15, 2025 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Experienced defender Bailly could be worth the gamble

Eric Bailly has a wealth of experience in La Liga and the Premier League, in addition to 50 caps for the Ivory Coast national team. The defender won the FA Cup and Europa League with Manchester United in 2016-17 and the African Cup Nations in 2015.

The Ivorian would become a solid addition for either Cagliari and Cremonese but it is yet to be seen whether any party will budge financially.