In about five years I had gone from selling cigarettes in the streets of Abidjan to playing for the biggest club in the world. — Eric Bailly Copy Share Image
I am very happy to be here in Manchester. It's a real joyful moment for me. I've always dreamt of playing in English football.… — Eric Bailly Copy Share Image
Being a young player arriving at a big club is great. It's something that really helps me on the way. — Eric Bailly Copy Share Image
I joined Espanyol in 2011, and three years later I made my first-team debut. — Eric Bailly Copy Share Image
As a child I started working. Again I had luck with my father's help financially, but I also had to work. I had a… — Eric Bailly Copy Share Image
I was following Marseille and looking up to my compatriot playing there, Didier Drogba, and my team was Marseille. — Eric Bailly Copy Share Image
When I came to Manchester, it was a bigger step from when I was in Villarreal. It is something that is not easy, when… — Eric Bailly Copy Share Image
It was very hard leaving the people I was very close to. But you also have to value opportunities that come. I had a… — Eric Bailly Copy Share Image
For me, it is very, very important because I've always dreamed of playing in the Champions League but I have only made the Europa… — Eric Bailly Copy Share Image
I am not going to complain about the life I've had so far. In Africa, there are people that live in more difficult situations.… — Eric Bailly Copy Share Image
