The Ivory Coast international, who has since recovered from an injury, also has an option to be purchased by the French club.
He contributed his Manchester United expertise to the team’s recent Champions League victory over Sporting CP and was one of the key players in that victory.
According to Amine Harit, who spoke with LFP and was then recounted by Le10 Sport, he and Alexis Sanchez, another summer signing, are the kinds of players who can improve a squad.
“They contribute their experience,” he stated. They are athletes that have competed for prestigious clubs, seen a lot of Champions League action, and understand what it takes to win championships.
For a player like myself, it’s a pleasure to play alongside them every day because in addition to being seasoned athletes, they’re also outgoing individuals who enjoy joking around and chit-chatting with others. Then, they are excellent players on the field. They didn’t just happen to play in large clubs by accident.
Bailly was acquired by José Mourinho for Manchester United in a pricey £34 million trade from Villarreal. During his six years at the club, he made 113 appearances for the Red Devils.
Although it is uncertain whether he will remain at Marseille past the current campaign, the fee to recruit him (said to be between €6 and €10 million) should be sufficient to persuade the Ligue 1 club to exercise the option.