Carlos Baleba’s Old Trafford switch lifts Cameroon midfielder into a new financial bracket

Carlos Baleba is set to earn about £90,000 a week after joining Manchester United, according to Spotrac, marking a substantial increase on his previous salary at Brighton & Hove Albion. The Cameroon midfielder’s new wage is equivalent to roughly €104,000 or 69.5m CFA francs per week.

The 22-year-old’s move to Old Trafford has therefore brought a significant financial upgrade alongside a step up in his career. At Brighton, Baleba was earning less than £25,000 per week, which equated to approximately €29,000 or 19.3m CFA francs.

His Manchester United salary represents an increase of more than three times his previous weekly income. Over the course of a year, the midfielder could earn close to 3.61bn CFA francs, or about €5.42m, under the terms of his new agreement.

The rise reflects Baleba’s growing status and Manchester United’s plans for their midfield. The Cameroon international has been identified as one of the key additions to the club’s major rebuilding project, with the Premier League side investing in a player whose reputation has continued to develop since he moved to England.

Baleba has committed his future to Manchester United until June 2031, with the club holding an option to extend the arrangement by a further year. His current market value is estimated at €55m by Transfermarkt.

The midfielder’s progression has been rapid. His time at Brighton established him in the Premier League and helped him become an important figure for Cameroon, while his move to Manchester United has now changed both his sporting profile and his earning power.

Manchester United are due to face Everton in their third Premier League match of the season. The fixture will provide the latest opportunity for supporters to see how Baleba fits into the club’s reshaped midfield, although the source article does not confirm whether he will start or be involved in the match.

Betting prices listed for the game by 1xBet put Manchester United at 2.20 to win. A draw is priced at 3.30, while an Everton victory is listed at 2.80.

Baleba’s contract length, reported salary and valuation underline the scale of Manchester United’s commitment. A weekly wage of £90,000 would place his annual earnings at approximately £4.68m before conversion, while the figures reported in CFA francs and euros illustrate the financial leap from his Brighton deal.

The agreement also gives Manchester United control of the player’s future for the next five years, with the additional option potentially extending that protection until June 2032. For Baleba, the move represents both recognition of his development and a major change in the level at which he is now expected to perform.