Picture: Manchester United new signing preparing for next season

José Mourinho's first Man United signing Eric Bailly says he can't wait to start playing for his new team.

The Ivorian defender signed from Villarreal for £30m earlier this month, and will join up with the team at Carrington next week.

Ahead of the new season, Bailly posted a picture of himself working on the treadmill as he prepares for his first season at United.

He posted on Twitter:

"The countdown has begun. Can't wait to start as a Red Devil!  / Le compte à rebors a commencé !
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1:27 PM - 28 Jun 2016
Eric Bailly (@ericbailly24)

Bailly will be hoping he can start upstage Daley Blind as Chris Smalling's regular centre defensive partner.

It is a little surprising as the defender had his wedding this weekend. See pictures from his wedding here.

Didn't he go for honeymoon?

Great spirit and determination from the defender,  can't wait to see him take on the pitch for United.