Overview

• Oviedo confirmed the Ivorian centre-back on August 18 on a contract running through 2027.
• Bailly, 31, will start training under Veljko Paunović immediately and said he is available if selected for Sunday’s match against Real Madrid.
• He arrives after limited minutes and recurring injuries at Villarreal, who declined to renew his deal, making him a free agent.
• The former Manchester United defender brings top-flight experience from stints with Marseille and Beşiktaş and around 50 caps for Ivory Coast.
• Despite the signing, Oviedo is still working to add another centre-back and a left-back to bolster depth.