Eric Bailly, who was added to Beşiktaş’s squad in the summer transfer window but terminated his contract recently, signed for his former team Villarreal.
The addition of the Ivorian defender to the team also brought about a separation in the Spanish representative. Matteo Gabbia, whom Villarreal rented from Milan at the beginning of this season, is returning to Milan.
According to the news by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Milan wanted Gabbia back after the transfer of Eric Bailly. Villarreal gave the green light to Milan’s request after the Bailly transfer.
24-year-old defender Matteo Gabbia played in a total of 13 matches in La Liga and UEFA Europa League for Villarreal this season.