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Cameroon’s Baleba joins Man United to boost midfield options

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  • Cameroon's Carlos Baleba has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported fee of £70 million.
  • The 22-year-old midfielder is Manchester United's third midfield signing this summer, aiming to bolster the team's options.
  • Baleba's transfer fee contributes to Manchester United's significant spending on midfield reinforcements this window, exceeding £150 million.

Manchester United has secured the signing of Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported £70 million. The 22-year-old becomes the club's third midfield acquisition of the summer transfer window, signaling a significant investment in reinforcing that area of the squad.

Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Carlos Baleba has joined the club, subject to registration.

— Manchester UnitedOfficial club statement announcing the transfer.

This transfer brings Manchester United's total spending on midfield reinforcements to over £150 million during the current window. Baleba joins previously signed midfielders Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, forming a new-look midfield unit following the departure of veteran Casemiro at the end of last season.

Baleba has already established himself as one of the most talented midfielders in the Premier League.

— Manchester UnitedClub's assessment of the player's abilities.

Manchester United highlighted Baleba's talent, noting his strong performance in the 2024/25 season. The club stated that his combined tackles and interceptions ranked sixth among Premier League midfielders, and he was fourth for progressive ball carries per 90 minutes. The club had previously shown interest in Baleba a year prior but was deterred by Brighton's asking price.

During the 2024/25 season, his combined number of tackles and interceptions was the sixth-highest among midfielders in the league, while he also ranked fourth-highest for progressive ball carries per 90 minutes.

— Manchester UnitedClub's statistical justification for the signing.

Baleba expressed his excitement about joining his dream club, stating,

It is an incredible feeling to join the club of my dreams.

— Carlos BalebaPlayer's reaction to joining Manchester United.
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