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Carlos Baleba Man Utd Shirt Number 2026/27: He Wears No. 20
Carlos Baleba wears the No. 20 shirt at Manchester United for 2026/27, confirmed by the club. The Cameroon midfielder joined in a £70 million transfer from Brighton, signing a deal to 2031, and inherits the No. 20 from Diogo Dalot, who switched to No. 2. He is recovering from a pre-season ankle injury.
What shirt number does Carlos Baleba wear at Manchester United?
Carlos Baleba wears the No. 20 shirt at Manchester United for the 2026/27 season. United confirmed the number when unveiling the Cameroon midfielder after his move from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Why did Diogo Dalot give up the No. 20 shirt?
Dalot switched to the No. 2 shirt, freeing up 20 for the new arrival. The number carries history at Old Trafford, having previously been worn by Robin van Persie and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
How much did Manchester United pay for Carlos Baleba?
United agreed a £70 million (around $95 million) fee with Brighton, who had been holding out for closer to $100 million. Baleba signed a deal running to 2031 with the option of a further year, becoming United’s third midfield signing of the summer alongside Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.
| Player | Club | Number | Deal type | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Baleba | Manchester United | 20 | Transfer from Brighton & Hove Albion | 2026/27 |
Is Carlos Baleba fit to play?
Not immediately. As of 2 September 2026, Baleba is recovering from an ankle ligament injury picked up in pre-season and is expected to be fit around the middle of September, so his competitive United debut is likely to come a few weeks into the season.
Where can I buy a Carlos Baleba Manchester United shirt?
Shop Manchester United 2026/27 shirts at 433FC with Baleba and 20 printing available now. Home, away and third kits come in fan and player versions, with free worldwide shipping on orders of 2 or more items.
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