Bailly hoping to replicate Cantona's success at Manchester United
Posted Monday, August 01, 2016 by squawka.com
Manchester United defender Eric Bailly wants to be as successful as Eric Cantona was during his time at Old Trafford.
The 22-year-old signed for Jose Mourinho's side earlier this summer and said he is trying hard to replicate the French legend.
"When you are at Manchester United, Eric Cantona is a legend and somebody people always talk about," said Bailly, as reported by The Sun.
"So I just want to try my best and see if I can match the level of the man, even though I know that will be very difficult."
Cantona spent five years at Man United after joining from bitter rivals Leeds United in 1992. He scored 65 goals in the Premier League under Sir Alex Ferguson and is generally considered one of the best players to wear a Red Devils shirt.
Bailly, bought in from Villarreal, averaged eight defensive actions in La Liga last season, while committing two errors over the campaign.
So far, his performances in United's pre-season fixtures have begun to justify his hefty ï¿¡30m price-tag (fee via the BBC).
The Ivorian has been handed the No.3 shirt for the upcoming season, perhaps suggesting he will command a starting spot in Mourinho's team.
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