Baleba completes £70m Man Utd move from Brighton

Manchester United has signed Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £70 million, with the option for additional £5 million in add-ons. The Old Trafford club paid an initial £65 million for the 22-year-old, while Brighton negotiated a sell-on clause. United focused on strengthening their midfield after signing Andrey Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa in the summer.

Baleba has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford with a potential further year extension. Baleba expressed his excitement about joining the club of his dreams and working with Michael Carrick, who he considers an ideal coach to help him reach the highest level. He also highlighted the ambition and excitement at Manchester United, stating his determination to contribute to their success.