FORGETFUL Eric Bailly almost left some of his purchases behind during a shopping spree in Manchester city centre.
The 22-year-old Ivorian, who joined from Villarreal in the summer, was checking out the high street stores such as Selfridges.
Eric Bailly and his pal are informed they left some items they bought in SelfridgesEric Bailly’s pal checks his bags to make sure he hasn’t forgotten anything else
However, he was set to return home without many of the items he had just bought.
Lucky for a him, a handy shop assistant was on hand to save the day as she raced down to return the purchases he had left behind.
Bailly bought a new winter coat which he wore straight out of the store as he prepares himself for Manchester’s chilly winter evenings.
Eric Bailly thanks the shop assistant for informing him of his forgetful mishap
Eric Bailly and his pal thank the shop assistant after they’d forgotten items in Selfridges
Eric Bailly and his pal enjoy a shopping trip around Manchester as they check out the city
The central defender was Jose Mourinho’s first signing at Old Trafford and has impressed with a string of great performances.
He was named man of the match on his debut in the Community Shield victory over Leicester — and then on his Premier League bow against Bournemouth.
Eric Bailly has enjoyed his enjoyed a stunning start to life with Manchester UnitedEric Bailly in action in Premier League debut victory at Bournemouth
Bailly’s sensational start to life at United saw him pick up the club’s Player of the Month award for August.
Like most of his team-mates, he started off sluggishly in the recent defeat to Manchester City, but recovered well and was much improved in the second-half.
His performances have kept Chris Smalling — who was one of United’s best performers last season — out of the team.