Carlos Baleba is set to earn about £90,000 a week at Manchester United, marking a significant increase on his wages at Brighton, according to figures published by Spotrac.
The Cameroon midfielder’s new weekly income is equivalent to roughly €104,000 or 69.5m FCFA. At Brighton, where he previously played, Baleba earned less than £25,000 per week approximately €29,000 or 19.3m FCFA.
The rise reflects the change in status for the 22-year-old, who has joined Manchester United as one of the club’s major additions to their midfield rebuild. His new terms could bring his annual earnings to about 3.61bn FCFA, or €5.42m.
Baleba has agreed to remain at Old Trafford until June 2031, with Manchester United holding an option to extend the contract by a further year. His current market value is estimated at €55m by Transfermarkt.
The move gives the Cameroon international a considerably stronger financial position after his progress with Brighton. His salary at Manchester United represents a substantial increase while also underlining the importance attached to him by the Red Devils.
Baleba’s transfer and contract details have emerged alongside wider interest in the summer market, including discussion of the most expensive African transfers of the summer of 2026. The midfielder has also been mentioned in coverage involving Cedric Kante’s top five summer transfer selections, alongside players including Diomande.
Manchester United are now preparing for their third match of the English league season, when they will face Everton. The match is scheduled to take place soon, with the betting company 1xbet listing Manchester United at 2.20 to win.
A draw is priced at 3.30, while an Everton victory is available at 2.80. Those figures place Manchester United and Everton relatively close together in the pre-match assessment, with the home side narrowly favoured.
Baleba’s arrival therefore combines a long-term sporting commitment with a major improvement in his personal terms. His contract length, the reported salary and the €55m valuation all point to the importance Manchester United attach to the Cameroon midfielder as they continue reshaping their squad.