Manchester United have completed the signing of Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a deal worth £70 million, adding athleticism, defensive power and energy to Michael Carrick’s midfield.
United will pay an initial £65 million for the 22-year-old, with a further £5 million available in add-ons, while Brighton have also negotiated a sell-on clause. Baleba has signed a five-year contract with an option for a further year.
The transfer takes United’s summer spending to around £153 million and represents a significant investment in strengthening a midfield that has undergone major changes.
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Baleba’s arrival follows the summer signings of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa and Andrey Santos from Chelsea, while Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes remain key options in Carrick’s midfield.
United had identified midfield as a priority following the departure of veteran Brazilian Casemiro and the need to
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