Carlos Baleba to potentially debut for Man Utd in October
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:25 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Manchester United is set to announce the signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton. Baleba, currently recovering from an injury, passed his medical last week and signed his contract. Although he may return to training in mid-September, reports suggest his debut could be delayed until October due to the international break. With United's recent 0-2 loss against Hull, fans are eager for his return, but the club’s staff may opt for a cautious approach to ensure he is fully fit.
- •Baleba signed contract after passing medical last week.
- •Injury recovery timeline suggests he may return mid-September.
- •Potential debut pushed to October due to international break.
- •United fans hope for reinforcements after loss to Hull.
- •Club staff may prioritize Baleba’s full fitness before playing.
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Sky Sports journalist reveals when Baleba will make his Man Utd debut
"Manchester United have practically signed Carlos Baleba, but recruiting an injured player has raised many eyebrows.The Cameroonian has been a popular figure among MUFC directors since last year. Howev...
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