Carlos Baleba explains why he joined Manchester United as £70m transfer confirmed

New threads: Carlos Baleba signs in at Old TraffordGettyThe Red Devils have admired Baleba for some time, trying and failing to sign him last summer. It is an important signing for the club, with this latest deal completing a midfield overhaul which has already seen Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans join the club this summer.Speaking after putting pen to paper on his new deal, Baleba said the appointment of Carrick, himself an elite midfielder, as manager tempted him to move up north.“It is an incredible feeling to join the club of my dreams,” he told the club’s website. Carlos Baleba’s new shirt number has not yet been revealedGetty“I cannot wait to work with Michael Carrick. His experience and knowledge of the game make him the perfect coach to help me to reach the highest level.“The ambition of everyone at the club is extremely clear, the future is hugely exciting, and I am determined to play my part in delivering the success that we are capable of together.”Baleba, who did not feature in the matchday squad as Brighton trounced Aston Villa on Sunday, will hope to make his United debut this Saturday as they host Ipswich Town.“We are delighted to further strengthen our midfield with the addition of another established senior international with a proven track record of performing in the Premier League,” said United’s director of football Jason Wilcox of Baleba.“Carlos’ determination to join Manchester United and his confidence that we will achieve our shared ambitions mean that he is the perfect signing as we continue to build a dynamic and entertaining team ready to compete across multiple competitions.”