BREAKING NEWS:‼️ “I was on the verge of signing for Manchester United, but I’m stunned by what Amorim told the Brighton board to stop the deal. I’ve respected him for a long time, but after hearing this, that respect is gone,” Carlos Baleba has revealed, exposing the comments from Amorim that are now making him reconsider the move.

Brighton’s young midfield star Carlos Baleba has shocked football fans by revealing why his expected move to Manchester United is suddenly on the rocks — and the twist involves Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim.

 

For weeks, United fans had been buzzing over reports that the 20-year-old was on the verge of a big-money move to Old Trafford. Talks had progressed so far that personal terms were virtually agreed, and Baleba himself had openly spoken about how wearing the famous red shirt was a dream he was ready to embrace.

 

However, Baleba has now dropped a bombshell, explaining that the deal may collapse because of something Amorim allegedly told Brighton’s board in private. The midfielder, visibly frustrated, said he has lost all respect for the Portuguese coach after learning about his comments.

 

Reports suggest Amorim told Brighton’s decision-makers that moving to United could harm Baleba’s career, urging them to keep him for at least another season to protect his development. While not officially confirmed, sources say Amorim’s intervention was enough to make Brighton rethink the transfer.

 

The situation has left Baleba feeling deeply betrayed. He had admired Amorim’s style and philosophy, even considering him one of the most respected coaches in Europe. Now, those feelings have turned to disappointment and anger.

 

Some insiders believe Amorim acted out of genuine concern for Baleba’s future, pointing to United’s current instability as a risky environment for a young player. But critics argue that he overstepped his bounds by influencing another club’s internal transfer business.

 

The fallout has been fierce — United fans are furious, accusing Amorim of deliberately sabotaging their summer plans, while Brighton supporters are divided between holding onto their talented midfielder and respecting his desire to take the next step in his career.

 

With the transfer window still open, Baleba faces a tough decision: push to join United despite Brighton’s reservations, or stay put knowing someone he once looked up to might have blocked his dream move. Whatever happens, this saga has become one of the most dramatic and controversial moments of the summer market.