Carlos Baleba makes first appearance for Manchester United in friendly
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 6:58 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
Carlos Baleba played his first minutes for Manchester United during a behind-closed-doors friendly on October 2, 2026. This outing follows his recent signing with the club, and it adds to the anticipation regarding his role in the squad moving forward. The friendly match provided an opportunity for Baleba to showcase his skills to the coaching staff. His integration into the team will be closely monitored as the season progresses.
- •Baleba took the field for Manchester United on October 2, 2026.
- •The match was a behind-closed-doors friendly.
- •This was Baleba's first appearance in a Manchester United shirt.
- •Baleba's signing has generated interest in his potential contributions.
- 7:42 PMESPN Soccer — New signing Baleba gets 1st Man Utd outing in friendly
"Carlos Baleba played his first minutes in a Manchester United shirt during a behind-closed-doors friendly on Friday.
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