After a completed medical and final agreement on terms, Eric Bailly has been unveiled as a new Columbus signing. The defender leaves Oviedo to embark on a new chapter - with fans of his new club keen to see what he can do. Columbus identified him as a top target early in the window and are said to be delighted to finally get their man. The move attracted little outside interest, which meant Columbus could complete the transfer without any real contest. This season (2026) Columbus have shipped 5 goals in 2 matches - 2.5 a game, which is well above the MLS average. Eric Bailly would be expected to come in and help tighten things up at the back. There are currently no rumoured links for either Oviedo or Columbus. Need more Columbus transfer rumours? Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for live transfer news and rumours from across the world of football.