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Manchester United signs Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70 million

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Manchester United signs Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70 million
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — Man United completes signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton
  • 7:10 PMYahoo Sports — Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man Utd boost midfield options
  • 6:07 PMYahoo Sports — Man United sign Carlos Baleba: How does he fit with Fernandes, Tielemans in midfield?
  • 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
What they're saying
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Manchester United confirmed the signing of 22-year-old midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton on Tuesday for a reported 70 million pounds ($95 million). Michael Carrick’s United has undergone a midfield rebuild this summer after the departure of Casemiro and before Manuel Ugarte sustained a serious knee injury. The club last month signed Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa and Andrey Santos from Chelsea.

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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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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.

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