The Atalanta winger has now finalised his move to Manchester United after the deal was set up during the last transfer window, and Ivory Coast international Bailly has been in contact with his fellow countryman.
In an exclusive interview to be published in full in Saturday's United Review, the official matchday programme for our Emirates FA Cup third-round tie against Watford, the in-form defender was keen not to apply any additional pressure to the talented 18-year-old.
“I know Amad,” said Eric. “I speak with him.