Manchester United confirm Carlos Baleba signing as midfield spend nears £150m
Manchester United have completed the signing of the Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in a deal worth up to £70m. The Cameroon international is the third midfielder to join this summer, after Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
TL;DR
- Manchester United signed Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for up to £70 million.
- This signing brings United's total midfield expenditure this summer to around £148 million.
- Baleba is the third midfielder to join the club this summer, following Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.
- He has signed a five-year contract with an option for a 12-month extension.
- Baleba stated it's an 'incredible feeling' to join the club and is eager to work with Michael Carrick.
- Director of football Jason Wilcox described Baleba as an 'elite midfielder with immense potential'.