Injury NewsCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 27 Aug 2026
Baleba's Man United debut delayed by ankle injury
Manchester United fans will have to wait to see their new £70m midfielder in action.


C. Baleba
player
Player
Carlos Baleba
Injury
Ankle ligament
Club
Manchester United
Expected return
Next month
What happened. Carlos Baleba's Manchester United debut is delayed as he recovers from an ankle ligament injury suffered during Brighton's pre-season.
- Baleba signed a five-year contract with United this week.
- The deal is worth up to £70 million.
- The 22-year-old midfielder is expected back next month.
United fans will see their new signing in action once he returns to full fitness.
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