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David de Gea welcomes Eric Bailly back to Manchester United after playing in AFCON for Ivory Coast

David de Gea has welcomed Eric Bailly back to Manchester United following the defender's return from the Africa Cup of Nations.

Bailly is in Manchester again after representing the Ivory Coast and De Gea insists the centre back has come back better.

Sharing an image of the two players, De Gea said on Tuesday afternoon: 'Eric has returned better: he speaks better English, better Spanish... I'm glad to have you back!'

David de Gea took to Instagram to welcome Eric Bailly back to the fold at Manchester United
David de Gea took to Instagram to welcome Eric Bailly back to the fold at Manchester United
Bailly returned for Sunday's 3-0 victory over Leicester after playing for Ivory Coast at AFCON
Bailly returned for Sunday's 3-0 victory over Leicester after playing for Ivory Coast at AFCON

Bailly will be keen to return to the fold having been dumped out of the African Cup of Nations at the group stage, a shock for the defending champions.