Manchester United defender, Eric Bailly, has warned that he could leave the club despite only signing a new deal.
With the Red Devils being linked with new defenders, Bailly has said he will be open to an exit, if he does not play regularly next season.
United paid £30 million for the Ivorian to bring him from Villarreal in the summer of 2016.
He enjoyed a strong first season at Old Trafford under Jose Mourinho, winning a Carabao Cup and Europa League double.
However, Bailly has been unable to kick on from there as persistent fitness issues have limited his overall contribution, with the 2020-21 marking his latest injury-ravaged campaign in Manchester.
Current United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has chosen to keep faith with Bailly in spite of his injury record, as the Ivorian was handed a new three-year deal in April which ties him to Old Trafford until 2024.
“Competition is always good to improve,” the 27-year-old told The Times.
“I just say that I want to stay in case I get the chance to play. I don’t want to be a starter one game and a substitute for another five.
“If that happens I will have to look for another solution. The new contract is fine but if I don’t play I will be open to listen to other proposals.”