{
  "id": 3322352,
  "title": "Transfer: Why I joined Man Utd – Baleba",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/transfer-why-i-joined-man-utd-baleba",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T18:05:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/25/transfer-why-i-joined-man-utd-baleba/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United has secured the signing of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for a fee of up to £70m, comprising a guaranteed £65m payment and an additional £5m in add-ons. Baleba has committed to a five-year contract with an option for a further year. In expressing his excitement about the move, Baleba stated, \"It is an incredible feeling to join the club of my dreams. Playing at Old Trafford is always special, but the opportunity to do so as a Manchester United player will be a real honor.\" He also expressed his eagerness to learn from experienced coach Michael Carrick, noting that \"his experience and knowledge of the game make him the perfect coach to help me reach the highest level.\" Baleba further emphasized the club's ambitious nature, expressing, \"The ambition of everyone at the club is extremely clear; the future is hugely exciting, and I am determined to play my part in delivering the success that we are capable of together.\"",
  "summary": "New Manchester United midfielder Carlos Baleba has spoken about joining the “club of my dreams” after completing his move from Brighton. The deal is worth up to £70m, made up of a £65m guaranteed fee plus £5m in add-ons. Baleba has now signed a five-year contract which includes the option of a further year. “It […] Transfer: Why I joined Man Utd – Baleba",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}