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Carlos Baleba

Carlos Baleba — midfielder who joined Manchester United from Brighton for £70 million in August 2026.

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In coverage

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  1. October 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

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    Martinez apologises for outburst at Man Utd hierarchy
  3. Citizen Digital

    … st season to return to Europe's top competition. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); United signed three midfielders - Carlos Baleba …

    Martinez blames 'anger' for dig at Man Utd hierarchy
  4. Citizen Digital

    … Man United spent around 140 million pounds ($185m) this summer on midfielders Carlos Baleba, Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, but fans were upset the club did not reinforce in other positions, including left-back and striker. …

    Man United's Martinez blasts board's lack of investment
  5. September 2026
  6. Citizen Digital

    … Carlos Baleba is also in contention to make his first appearance since a £70 million ($95 million) move from Brighton.

    Carrick confident Man Utd can 'work through' tough time
  7. Citizen Digital

    … It's great to see." United reinforced their midfield with the signings of Youri Tielemans, Andrey Santos and Carlos Baleba in the transfer window. …

    Mainoo a 'massive influence' on Man Utd upturn, says Carrick
  8. Citizen Digital

    … United put their efforts into rebuilding Carrick’s midfield, with Casemiro’s exit and a serious injury to Manuel Ugarte offset by the acquisitions of Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155 million ($210 million). …

    Man Utd in 'good place' despite imperfect squad, says Carrick
  9. August 2026
  10. Citizen Digital

    Man Utd new signing Baleba sidelined for three weeks By AFP August 28, 2026 09:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes (L) vies with Brighton's Camer …

    Man Utd new signing Baleba sidelined for three weeks
  11. Citizen Digital

    Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man United boost midfield options By AFP August 25, 2026 07:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Manchester United's Portuguese midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes (L) vies with Brighton …

    Cameroon's Baleba joins as Man United boost midfield options
  12. Citizen Digital

    … United boss Michael Carrick has signed Belgium World Cup midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa and Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow, with a deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in the pipeline. …

    Premier League returns with Arsenal eyeing title dynasty
  13. Citizen Digital

    … (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Michael Carrick expects Manchester United's Premier League title challenge to be bolstered by new signings after his side were linked with a move for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. …

    Carrick insists Man Utd will make more signings after quiet transfer window

Yesterday

  1. Martinez apologises for criticising Man United board investment

    Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez apologised on Thursday for publicly criticising the club's board for a lack of investment in the transfer market following their 2-0 defeat by Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 15 October

  1. Manchester United defender criticizes investment after losses

    Lisandro Martinez attributed "anger and frustration" following Manchester United's 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid to his criticism of the club's board for insufficient transfer investment, despite United's third-place Premier League finish and expected return to Europe's top competition. Martinez specifically targeted technical director Jason Wilcox, saying he expected more squad reinforcement; United signed three midfielders for around £150 million.

    15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Man United defender Martinez criticizes board's summer transfer investment

    Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez criticized the club's board for insufficient investment this summer, following a 2-0 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. United are winless in five games and have made their worst start to a Premier League season in 40 years.

    14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Manchester United boss Carrick expects to work through early season struggles

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said the team must work through a difficult period after a poor start to the season, with four points from four games and a League Cup exit to Brighton.

    19 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

  1. Mainoo central to Manchester United's Champions League resurgence

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as a "real joy" to work with after the England international's performance in the team's 4-0 victory over Sabah, completing 81 passes in 64 minutes on his first Champions League start and playing a major role in United's upturn since Carrick took charge in January.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 4 September

  1. Carrick satisfied with Manchester United midfield reinforcements

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with midfield additions including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155 million, despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 28 August

  1. Man Utd's Baleba sidelined three weeks with ankle injury

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said new signing Carlos Baleba will miss around three weeks due to an ankle injury, though Carrick remains excited by the Cameroonian midfielder's potential. Baleba joined from Brighton for £70 million.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Cameroon midfielder Baleba joins Manchester United from Brighton

    Carlos Baleba, 22, has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported £70 million, becoming the third midfielder signed by United during the summer transfer window alongside Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 21 August

  1. Premier League returns as Arsenal seeks second consecutive title

    The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Manchester United manager expects more signings before September 1

    Michael Carrick says Manchester United will make additional signings to strengthen the squad before the transfer window closes, after the club was linked with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. United finished third last season and begins their top-flight campaign at promoted Hull on Saturday.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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