Man United finally land Carlos Baleba as Fabrizio Romano announces 'Here We Go' | OneFootball

Manchester United have completed a long-awaited deal for Carlos Baleba, with transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirming that the Brighton midfielder is set to join the Red Devils.

Romano announced the transfer on X with his trademark “Here We Go” confirmation, bringing an end to United’s long-standing pursuit of the 22-year-old Cameroon international.

Carlos Baleba to Manchester United after year-long pursuit

Romano confirmed that Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement with Brighton after submitting an improved offer for Baleba.

United initially saw a £65 million package rejected by the Seagulls before returning with an improved proposal worth £65 million plus £5 million in add-ons.

Romano shared on X:

Man United came close to signing Baleba last summer

The move brings an end to a year-long pursuit for the 22-year-old Cameroonian international.

United originally made advances for Baleba during the 2025 summer window, agreeing to personal terms before Brighton priced them out of a move.

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Having maintained contact with the player’s camp over the past 12 months, Old Trafford officials successfully revived negotiations to grant Baleba his dream transfer to the only club he wanted to join.

The midfielder has already been authorized to travel to Manchester to undergo a medical and sign a long-term contract.

Man United midfield overhaul: Baleba joins Tielemans and Santos

Baleba’s arrival represents another major step in Manchester United’s midfield rebuild under Michael Carrick.

The Cameroon international becomes the third major central midfield addition of the summer, following the arrivals of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa and Andrey Santos from Chelsea.

With academy star Kobbie Mainoo already firmly established in the first team, Carrick now possesses a strong, versatile engine room to charge his first full season incharge at the club.

While Tielemans offers technical distribution and Baleba delivers the raw athleticism, transition control, and defensive steel United lacked.

His ability to drive through press lines and cover massive distances gives the Red Devils a complete tactical profile as they prepare for a competitive domestic and European campaign.

With Baleba now set to undergo his medical before putting pen to paper, Manchester United’s midfield now looks much stronger.