Bailly leaves Man United to join Besiktas on free transfer - ESPN
Manchester United have allowed defender Eric Bailly to join Turkish side Besiktas on a free transfer.
Bailly, who moved to Old Trafford from Villarreal for 30 million ($37m) in 2016, was told ahead of the new season he was not part of Erik ten Hag's plans and had been training with the reserves.
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He signed a new contract in April 2021 and despite having a year left on his deal, the 29-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Marseilles, has been allowed to move to Besiktas for free.