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Bailly hails Mourinho as world's best

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly is eyeing a long stay at the club as he lauded manager Jose Mourinho as the best in the world.

Bailly, 22, arrived at Old Trafford from Villarreal in June in a deal reportedly worth £30million.

"He's a great manager, the best in the world, it is a pleasure to work and learn with him," Bailly said.

"I hope it continues like this and that I stay at United for a long time.

"I'm truly happy, with my team and my team-mates. Bit by bit, I'm getting to know more."

"From what I see, football in Spain, they also have a great league," Bailly said.

"LaLiga is the best in the world, but here it is different, very direct, there is more contact and more strength.

"And like I said, little by little, and with more training under this manager, I hope to improve. Manchester is a nice place, I'm happy here."