The Long Pursuit Ends: Carlos Baleba’s £65m Switch to Manchester United
Manchester United have finally secured their man, completing the signing of Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion in a deal worth £65 million plus add-ons. In this episode, we break down how Michael Carrick landed his desired midfield destroyer after a year-long pursuit.
We analyze his turbulent development at Brighton, his brilliant 2024-25 breakout campaign, his athletic and tactical fit alongside Bruno Fernandes and fellow newcomers Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, and the minor ankle injury delaying his Red Devils debut.
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