Baleba completes £70m Man Utd move from Brighton
- On Tuesday, Manchester United completed the signing of 22-year-old Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth up to £70 million.
- United officials pursued the midfielder for 12 months after initially baulking at Brighton's asking price a year ago, when the transfer nearly reached £100 million.
- During the 2024/25 season, Baleba ranked sixth among league midfielders in combined tackles and interceptions, while placing fourth for progressive ball carries per 90 minutes.
- The Red Devils' total spending on midfield reinforcements reached more than £150 million this window, with Baleba joining new signings Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.
- Expressing excitement to work under coach Michael Carrick, Baleba described the move to Old Trafford as a "dream," while the club confirmed the transfer is subject to registration.
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Slovenian national football team player Benjamin Šeško has officially gained a new teammate at English Premier League club Manchester United. Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba has signed a contract until June 2031 with the option to extend for an additional year.
Transfer: Why I joined Man Utd
New Manchester United midfielder Carlos Baleba has spoken about joining the “club of my dreams” after completing his move from Brighton. The deal is worth up to £70m, made up of a £65m guaranteed fee plus £5m in add-ons. Baleba has now signed a five-year contract which includes the option of a further year. “It […] Transfer: Why I joined Man Utd – Baleba
Within the APL, the English clubs made a transfer worth 65 million pounds, with 5 million bonuses in addition.
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The 22-year-old Cameroonian international joins Manchester United after three seasons under Brighton's jersey.
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