Carlos Baleba (C) appeared in 112 matches at Brighton from 2022-23 through 2025-26. File Photo by Andy Rain/EPA
Aug. 25 (UPI) -- Manchester United signed former Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba to a five-year contract, with a one-year option, the Red Devils announced Tuesday.
Sources told ESPN, Sky Sports and the BBC that the Red Devils will pay an initial fee of about $88.6 million, with another $6.8 million in potential add-ons. The pact can be extended to cover the 2031-32 campaign
"It is an incredible feeling to join the club of my dreams," Baleba told ManUtd.com. "Playing at Old Trafford is always special, but the opportunity to do so as a Manchester United player will be a real honor.
"I cannot wait to work with [coach] Michael Carrick; his experience and knowledge of the game make him the perfect coach to help me to reach the highest level.
