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Man United 'now accept that handing Eric Bailly a three-year contract was a MISTAKE' after he publicly endorsed a demotion for Harry Maguire and threatened to leave if he wasn't picked for last season's Europa League final

Manchester United have reportedly 'accepted' that handing a three-year contract to Eric Bailly was a 'mistake,' as the defender nears an exit from the club.

The 28-year-old signed the extension in April last year, in which he said at the time that he aimed to remain injury-free and accomplish his dream of winning the Premier League.

However, it has been a miserable campaign for the centre-back who has made just six starts all season and has been behind Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof in the pecking order at Old Trafford.