Manchester United signs Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70 million
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:39 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Manchester United has completed the signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for a fee that could reach £70 million. Baleba has agreed to a five-year contract, with an option for an additional year. His signing is part of United's efforts to strengthen their midfield after the departures and injuries of key players. The club's director of football praised Baleba's potential and qualities, which they believe will enhance the squad. Baleba expressed his excitement about joining United and working under manager Michael Carrick.
- •Carlos Baleba joins Manchester United from Brighton for £70 million.
- •He signs a five-year deal with an option for an additional year.
- •United seeks to bolster their midfield after important player departures.
- •Director of football Jason Wilcox praises Baleba's potential and fit.
- •Baleba expresses excitement about his move and joining under Michael Carrick.
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton for $88.6M
- 5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man United boost midfield options
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Baleba speaks out after completing $95.4 million Manchester United transfer
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Carlos Baleba joins Manchester United in transfer from Brighton
- 4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester United complete Carlos Baleba signing
"Manchester United have completed the signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in a deal worth up to £70 million ($95 million). After securing a Champions League return with last season's third-place finish, there has been a focus on bolstering Michael Carrick's midfield heading into the new Premier League campaign.
"Cameroon's Carlos Baleba has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion, the Premier League giants announced on Tuesday."Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Carlos Baleba has joined the club, subject to registration," the 20-time Premier League champions said in a statement.
"Manchester United have completed the $95.4 million signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton and Hove Albion, securing the 22-year-old Cameroon international midfielder on a five-year deal
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:39 PMManchester United sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton for $88.6M
Manchester United signed former Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba to a five-year contract, with a one-year option, the Red Devils announced Tuesday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:11 PMCameroon's Baleba joins as Man United boost midfield options
Cameroon's Carlos Baleba has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion, the Premier League giants announced on Tuesday."Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Carlos Baleba has joined the club, subject to registration," the 20-time Premier League champions said in a statement.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 5:06 PMCarlos Baleba speaks out after completing $95.4 million Manchester United transfer
Manchester United have completed the $95.4 million signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton and Hove Albion, securing the 22-year-old Cameroon international midfielder on a five-year deal
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 4:55 PMCarlos Baleba joins Manchester United in transfer from Brighton
Cameroon midfielder joins EPL powerhouse for a fee understood to be worth up to 70 million pounds.
- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 4:33 PMManchester United complete Carlos Baleba signing
Manchester United have completed the signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in a deal worth up to £70 million ($95 million). After securing a Champions League return with last season's third-place finish, there has been a focus on bolstering Michael Carrick's midfield heading into the new Premier League campaign.
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