Manchester United have completed the signing of Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a deal worth £70 million, BusinessDay Nigeria reported on 25 August 2026. The move adds another midfield player to United’s squad and ends Baleba’s spell at Brighton.
At the stated value, the transfer represents a substantial commitment by United to the midfield position. The supplied report does not say whether the £70 million figure is guaranteed in full or includes performance-related bonuses, instalments or other conditions.
The evidence also provides no information about the duration of Baleba’s contract, his wages or any sell-on provisions involving Brighton. It is therefore not yet possible to assess the deal’s full financial terms beyond the reported headline value.
Baleba’s precise role in United’s midfield has not been set out. No formation, tactical plan or expected position is identified in the available report, so claims about how he will change the team’s style or selection would remain speculative.
The transfer nevertheless gives United a Cameroon midfielder recruited directly from Brighton. Further details, including his contract terms, squad number, availability and intended responsibilities, were not included in the supplied evidence.