Ronaldo Or Messi? Eric Bailly gives bizarre answer who he prefers

Eric Bailly thought outside the box when asked to choose between footballing superstars Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

The Manchester United defender gave a bizarre answer when Guillem Balague asked him who he prefers over Ronaldo and Messi.

Appearing on the Spanish journalist’s YouTube channel via Express, he oddly replied: “Sergio Ramos.Yes, the Real Madrid defender who has won it all in the game.

Bailly turned his attention to the Spanish legend after being pressed on football’s age-old question.

He also talked up Ramos, calling him his “greatest inspiration” in his career.

“My greatest inspiration has always been (Sergio) Ramos,” he added.

“I’ve admired him for a long time, because of what he does in football and how he keeps going at a high level.

“For me, he’s one of the best players in the history of football. Everyone has an opinion, but he is one of the best, the perfect reference point for me.

“If you ask me, Messi or Ronaldo, I’d say Ramos.”

Bailly made his name in La Liga after rising to prominence during his spell at Villarreal.

Man United snapped him up in 2016, splashing out £30 million to acquire his services.

And the Ivory Coast international could call his inspiration a teammate from next season with the serial winner linked with a sensational move to Old Trafford.

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Ramos, 34, is out of contract at the end of the season with a transfer away from Spain potentially on the cards.

A host of teams have expressed an interest in signing the player including The Red Devils who are reportedly keen on recruiting him if he becomes available in the summer.