{
  "id": 3467517,
  "title": "Man United sign midfielder Carlos Baleba",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/man-united-sign-midfielder-carlos-baleba",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T08:37:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436603/man-united-sign-midfielder-carlos-baleba"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United has signed midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion on a contract until 2031, with the option for a further year, according to the Premier League club's announcement on Tuesday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but a source close to the team reported that United paid an initial £60 million, with potential add-ons, for the Cameroon international.\n\nBaleba expressed his excitement about joining the club he has always admired, stating, \"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.\" The 22-year-old made his move despite suffering an ankle ligament injury during pre-season. However, British media sources suggested the injury would not keep him sidelined for an extended period.\n\nBaleba arrived at Brighton from French side Lille in 2023 and played 112 matches across all competitions during his three seasons with the Premier League club. Last season, he featured in 31 league games before representing Cameroon at the Africa Cup of Nations, which forced him to miss part of the campaign.\n\nUnited had shown interest in Baleba last year following his impressive debut season, but it is reported they were deterred by Brighton's £100 million valuation. The signing is part of United's ongoing effort to strengthen their midfield, following the arrivals of Belgian playmaker Youri Tielemans and Brazilian international Andrey Santos.",
  "summary": "Manchester United have signed midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion on a contract until 2031 with the option to extend for a further year, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. Financial details were not disclosed, but a source close to the team said United paid an initial 60 million pounds ($81.80 million), with further add-ons, for the Cameroon international. “It is an…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Transfer: He’s aggressive – Rooney reacts as Man Utd sign Baleba",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/transfer-hes-aggressive-rooney-reacts-as-man-utd-sign-baleba",
        "published": "2026-08-25T15:18:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Man United sign midfielder Carlos Baleba",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/man-united-sign-midfielder-carlos-baleba",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:31:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Manchester United sign Cameroon’s Carlos Baleba from Brighton until 2031",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/manchester-united-sign-cameroons-carlos-baleba-from-brighton-until",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:49:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Carlos Baleba joins Manchester United in transfer from Brighton",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/carlos-baleba-joins-manchester-united-in-transfer-from-brighton",
        "published": "2026-08-25T16:55:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Manchester United officially sign Cameroon star Carlos Baleba",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/manchester-united-officially-sign-cameroon-star-carlos-baleba",
        "published": "2026-08-25T17:05:43.000Z"
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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."
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