BREAKING ‼️: HERE WE GO! Fabrizio Romano Confirms Manchester United AGREE £80m + £15m for Carlos Baleba.

HERE WE GO: Manchester United Seal £95m Deal for Carlos Baleba

The long-running transfer saga that has captured the headlines in recent weeks has finally come to an emphatic end. Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Manchester United have reached a blockbuster agreement with Brighton to sign Carlos Baleba. The package is valued at £80m fixed, with an extra £15m in add-ons, pushing the overall deal to a jaw-dropping £95m.

At only 20 years of age, Baleba has quickly established himself as one of the Premier League’s brightest young midfielders since arriving at Brighton from Lille. Known for his powerful ball-carrying, physical strength, and maturity far beyond his age, he has already been likened to some of Europe’s elite midfielders. Manchester United, determined to add fresh energy and dynamism to their midfield, made him their top priority — and after tense negotiations, they finally landed his signature.

The journey to completing this deal was anything but simple. Brighton, famous for their tough stance at the negotiating table, refused to budge, demanding top value for one of their standout stars. The Seagulls had previously commanded huge fees for Moisés Caicedo, Alexis Mac Allister, and Marc Cucurella, and the Baleba transfer once again highlights their transfer market expertise. Manchester United, intent on bolstering Erik ten Hag’s squad, eventually agreed to the steep price, making this one of the club’s biggest-ever signings.

For United, bringing in Baleba represents more than just a transfer — it’s a powerful message. The Red Devils have long been searching for authority and consistency in midfield, and Baleba’s dynamism, defensive steel, and progressive passing are expected to perfectly suit Ten Hag’s demanding style, built on intensity, technical sharpness, and control.

Still, the enormous £95m fee will bring its share of pressure. Can a 20-year-old live up to such expectations? Will he adapt quickly to the magnitude of Old Trafford? Those questions will be answered in due course, but one thing is undeniable: Manchester United have invested heavily to secure what could be a future Premier League superstar.

✍️ Fabrizio Romano: “HERE WE GO — Carlos Baleba joins Manchester United!”