Ivorian defender Eric Bailly has said he is excited to extend his contract with Manchester United by three years.

“I’m very happy,” he told club’s media. “This decision is something I didn’t have to think about. I love this club and I love playing for Manchester United. I am happy and so are my family, everything is good. Now the moment with my injury has passed and I am fit and feel good, and that is it. A new contract is like a new challenge and I’m ready for this.”

The injury-prone centre-back told United website that he did not have to deliberate before agreeing terms that will run until June 2024, with the option of a further year.

Bailly said he hopes to lift the Europa League trophy and help United push for the Premier League title.

“That’s why I say the new contract shows the group has confidence in me—the coach, the staff and the players and, for me, that is very important. And that is why I made this decision to stay at the club,” he said.

Bailly, 27, won the Europa League with United in the 2017 season.

Now, United date Roma in the first leg of the semi-final of this year’s competition at Old Trafford on Thursday.