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Man United ace makes Real Madrid claim: Jose Mourinho convinced me of this
ERIC BAILLY insists he never had any doubts about Jose Mourinho when he joined Manchester United.
Ferdinand says Eric Bailly has 'tools to become top defender'
Jose Mourinho splashed out £30million to bring Bailly to Old Trafford last summer from Villarreal.
The Ivory Coast international has been a reliable performer, although his season has been disrupted by injuries.
Mourinho’s appeal as a coach has often been the key to getting deals over the line at his past clubs.
Bailly also credited some of his team-mates for helping him settle in his first few months at United.
He added: “I had some apprehension before I came to England but some of the more experienced players really helped me.
"Players like Michael Carrick are always talking to younger players, Chris Smalling has big experience and Antonio Valencia really helped me. Wayne Rooney has been great.”
Bailly could partner Daley Blind in the heart of United’s defence against Manchester City tonight (8pm) at the Etihad.
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