Ammon News - Manchester United have signed midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion on a contract until 2031 with ​the option to extend for a further year, ‌the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

Financial details were not disclosed, but a source close to the team said United paid ​an initial 60 million pounds ($81.80 million), with further ​add-ons, for the Cameroon international.

"It is an incredible feeling ⁠to join the club of my dreams. Playing ​at Old Trafford is always special but the opportunity to ​do so as a Manchester United player will be a real honour," Baleba said in a statement.

The 22-year-old arrives despite suffering an ​ankle ligament injury during pre-season, although British media have ​reported that the issue is not expected to keep him out ‌for ⁠an extended period.

Baleba joined Brighton from French side Lille in 2023 and made 112 appearances in all competitions during three seasons with the Premier League club.

He featured 31 ​times in the ​league last ⁠season, missing part of the campaign while representing Cameroon at the Africa Cup of ​Nations.

United were linked with a move for ​Baleba last ⁠year following his breakthrough campaign, but British media reported they were put off by Brighton's £100 million valuation.

The signing is ⁠the ​latest move in United's midfield rebuild ​following the signings of Belgian playmaker Youri Tielemans and Brazil international Andrey Santos.


Reuters