Man Utd seal Baleba signing in £70m deal

Carlos Baleba joins Manchester United from Brighton, ending a year-long transfer saga.

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What happened. Manchester United have completed the signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for a fee up to £70m, with the Cameroon international signing a five-year contract.

• Baleba is currently injured with an ankle issue but could return by mid-September.
• He becomes United's third midfield addition after Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
• Baleba made 112 appearances for Brighton since joining from Lille in 2023.

“It is an incredible feeling to join the club of my dreams.”

— Carlos Baleba

Baleba could make his debut after recovering, with United facing Manchester City on September 13.

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