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Bruno Fernandes praises new signing Carlos Baleba at Manchester United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:20 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Bruno Fernandes praises new signing Carlos Baleba at Manchester United

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Bruno Fernandes expressed confidence in new Manchester United signing Carlos Baleba, who joined from Lille for a deal potentially worth £70 million. Fernandes highlighted Baleba's energy and physicality as key assets for the team. Following an opening-day defeat to Hull, Fernandes acknowledged the need for improvement ahead of their next home match. He noted Baleba has been tracked by the club for nearly two years, making his arrival timely for the squad.

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•Carlos Baleba's transfer to Manchester United completes a deal worth up to £70 million.
•Bruno Fernandes praises Baleba's physicality and potential impact on the team.
•Manchester United lost their opening match of the season against Hull.
•Fernandes emphasized the importance of the upcoming home game for United.
•Baleba has been a target for the club for almost two years.

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9:20 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I think the fans will love him’ – Bruno Fernandes backs new Man Utd signing Baleba to be a big hit at Old Trafford

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Bruno Fernandes believes new Manchester United signing Carlos Baleba has the physicality and energy to make a big difference at Old Trafford.Baleba has completed his move to United in a deal worth a p...
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