TransferDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 25 Aug 2026
Man United complete £70m signing of Carlos Baleba
The Cameroon international joins United's midfield rebuild after a horror opening-day defeat at Hull.
C. Baleba
player
Player
Carlos Baleba
Position
Midfielder
From
Brighton
To
Manchester United
Fee
£70m (initial £65m plus £5m add-ons)
What happened. Manchester United announced the signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a £70m deal, with the midfielder penning a five-year contract with an option for a further 12 months.
- Baleba is United's third midfield signing this summer, after Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
- The 22-year-old is currently sidelined with an ankle injury.
- United's midfield rebuild follows Casemiro's free-agent exit and Manuel Ugarte's knee ligament injury.
“It is an incredible feeling to join the club of my dreams.”
— Carlos Baleba
Baleba will link up with Michael Carrick's side as they look to bounce back from their opening-day loss.
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