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Sports · Soccer · published 2026-08-25 · via Sports Illustrated

Manchester United Secure Carlos Baleba in Long-Awaited Midfield Addition

Manchester United have completed the signing of Carlos Baleba from Brighton for a fee that could reach $95.5 million. The 22-year-old Cameroon international is expected to provide a defensive presence in midfield, complementing the club's existing playmakers. Baleba has not played since May due to an ankle injury, so his debut may be delayed.

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Baleba's arrival completes a midfield overhaul that began earlier in the window with Santos, Tielemans, and Darlow. The Cameroon international's contract runs through 2031 with an option for a further year, and he becomes United's seventh-most expensive acquisition ever. His guaranteed fee of $88.7 million could rise to $95.5 million with performance-based add-ons.

United's patience proved financially prudent. Brighton demanded roughly $136.4 million last

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