What number will Carlos Baleba wear at Manchester United? New signing follows in legends' footsteps

The Cameroonian midfielder has been of interest to United for some time, and their protracted attempts to sign him have finally come to fruition.His signing caps United’s summer midfield overhaul, which has already seen Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans join the club in buys worth £50m and £35m, respectively.The new-look midfield flattered to deceive as it fell to a 2-0 defeat at Hull in its first Premier League outing of the season, but they will hope to impress with the addition of Baleba as Ipswich visit Manchester this weekend.Signed, sealed, delivered: Carlos Baleba joins Manchester UnitedGettyWhat shirt number will Baleba wear for Man Utd?Manchester United have confirmed Baleba will wear the No20 shirt.He directly inherits the shirt from the Portuguese full-back Diogo Dalot, who left it vacant after the 2024/25 campaign to take the No2 shirt.In taking on the No20, Baleba will follow in the footsteps of some Man United legends.Robin van Persie wore it throughout his stint with the club, while Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also wore it from 1996 through to 2008.Before him, Gary Neville donned the No20 shirt for the double-winning 1995/96 campaign.Dion Dublin and Sergio Romero are other United stars to have worn the No20 for the club.