Eric Bailly is dreaming of a Premier League title with Manchester United next season after signing a new deal that will keep him at the club until June 2024.
The centre back's existing contract was due to expire next summer but he's now penned fresh terms to keep him at the club.
Bailly recently brought up a century of appearances for United and while his five years at Old Trafford have been blighted by injuries he's now confident the worst is behind him.
“I’m very happy. This decision is something I didn’t have to think about, I love this club and I love playing for Manchester United," he said.
"I’m happy and so are my family, everything is good. Now the moment with my injury has passed and I’m fit and feel good, and that’s it. A new contract is like a new challenge and I’m ready for this."
Bailly's last start came in the Europa League, in the 1-1 draw at home to AC Milan in the last-16, but having returned to fitness he will hope to play a part in the semi-final against Roma, with the first leg at Old Trafford on Thursday.
“We are in a good position. We have the Europa League and we are second in the league and that is very good," he said.
"We hope we can win this trophy [Europa League] – it is very important for us and for the fans and for the season. We want to finish well in the Premier League as well, I’m sure we will.
“I hope I can be ready and I don’t get any injuries and to be strong and finish the season well. I hope to win the Europa League this season. We will have more challenges next season - hopefully the Champions League - and, for me, my dream is to win the Premier League, that’s my big dream.
"I believe [we can challenge next season], I believe. I believe in my team-mates. We are a good, young team. The team wants to improve and that’s very important for the group for next season.”
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been pleased with Bailly's improved fitness record in his time at the club and believes there is more to come from the popular centre back.
"I am pleased that Eric has signed this new contract. He is still learning and improving all of the time under the coaches here," he said.
“Eric has improved his robustness since my time as manager and he will continue to play a significant part in the squad.
“He possesses fantastic speed, timing of tackle and has that aggression which, of course, you need as a centre-back. He is a popular member of the squad and we look forward to continuing to work with him going forward.”
