Got something to say or just want fewer pesky ads? Join us... 😊
[Albion] Carlos Baleba SINGS a 5-year deal
- Thread starter Stumpy Tim
- Start date
BALEBA JOINS FROM LILLE
We are delighted to confirm the signing of Carlos Baleba from Lille, for undisclosed terms.
The 19-year-old has joined on a five-year deal, until June 2028.
Men’s first team head coach Roberto De Zerbi said, “Carlos is a very good player. He’s very young but a specific player for our style. He will be the future of the club.”
Technical director David Weir added, “We are really happy to be able to bring Carlos to the club.
“He’s 19 and will need some time to get used to his new surroundings, our culture and the language; he will get all the support he needs to make that transition and we’re looking forward to seeing him in action.”
The Cameroonian made the move to Lille in January 2022, having played academy football in his homeland.
Having made 13 appearances for Lille’s B team, he made his first-team debut last September as a substitute in a 1-0 win against Lens.
His first Ligue 1 start came in January in a goalless draw with Stade Brestois, as he went onto make 19 league appearances during the 2022/23 season. He has made a further two appearances this season.
We are delighted to confirm the signing of Carlos Baleba from Lille, for undisclosed terms.
The 19-year-old has joined on a five-year deal, until June 2028.
Men’s first team head coach Roberto De Zerbi said, “Carlos is a very good player. He’s very young but a specific player for our style. He will be the future of the club.”
Technical director David Weir added, “We are really happy to be able to bring Carlos to the club.
“He’s 19 and will need some time to get used to his new surroundings, our culture and the language; he will get all the support he needs to make that transition and we’re looking forward to seeing him in action.”
The Cameroonian made the move to Lille in January 2022, having played academy football in his homeland.
Having made 13 appearances for Lille’s B team, he made his first-team debut last September as a substitute in a 1-0 win against Lens.
His first Ligue 1 start came in January in a goalless draw with Stade Brestois, as he went onto make 19 league appearances during the 2022/23 season. He has made a further two appearances this season.
newhaven seagull 85
SELDOM IN NEWHAVEN
- Dec 3, 2006
- 966
signed 5 year contract
brighton_tom
Well-known member
- Jul 23, 2008
- 5,511
Brilliant. Now onto the next one please recruitment team.
HAILSHAM SEAGULL
Well-known member
- Nov 9, 2009
- 10,359
Then I saw his face
Now I'm a Baleba
Now I'm a Baleba
- Jul 10, 2003
- 27,750
I once had to share a ski chalet with him. He was nowhere near as bad as I thought. However his son was a complete and utter c***
Our midfield is far from weak. Lallana, Gross, Dahoud, Gilmour, Pedro as a CAM, Julio, Milner, Baleba, Buonanotte, to fill 3 positions. RDZ should be able to get a tune out of that almost every game.
Weak is Dale Stephens, Pascal, and Davy Propper pretty much every single game all season!
Mr Bridger
Sound of the suburbs
Nah didn’t get it, not long enough.
HangletonGull
Well-known member
- Apr 10, 2023
- 2,292
Littlie underwhelmed
- Jul 10, 2003
- 27,750
Of all the players who have threads on the Big board that I have never heard of, he was the one I wanted most
Mr Bridger
Sound of the suburbs
He’s got a nickname already then.
He will certainly need some bedding in time. Still young and raw
Colonel Mustard
Well-known member
- Jun 18, 2023
- 2,240
I quite liked De Zerbi's comment about him being a "specific player for our style" as it gives the strong impression that Baleba was carefully chosen for the role rather than just being another useful body in midfield.
He gets most things right. I ignore the shit written on here about him. I like him.
Beach Hut
Brighton Bhuna Boy
Good luck Carlos and welcome to the beautiful south
HangletonGull
Well-known member
- Apr 10, 2023
- 2,292
True but we need someone who can come in immediately