“I WAS VERY CLOSE TO JOINING UNITED… BUT WHAT AMORIM SAID BEHIND CLOSED DOORS CHANGED EVERYTHING!”
BREAKING NEWS: Football fans are in shock after Brighton’s midfield sensation Carlos Baleba made a jaw-dropping revelation about why his potential move to Manchester United is suddenly in jeopardy — and the bombshell involves Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim!
For weeks, United supporters have been buzzing with excitement over reports that the 20-year-old powerhouse was on the verge of sealing a big-money switch to Old Trafford. The move was said to be so advanced that personal terms were practically agreed, and the player himself admitted that wearing the famous red shirt was a “dream” he was ready to live.
But in an explosive twist, Baleba has now revealed the real reason the deal could collapse — and it all comes down to something Amorim allegedly told the Brighton board during private discussions.
> “I was very close to joining United but I can’t believe Amorim said this to the board for them not to complete the deal. I have respected him for a long time, but now… I’ve lost that respect completely because of what he said,” Baleba told reporters with visible frustration.
While the exact words have not been officially confirmed, sources close to the situation claim Amorim urged the Brighton hierarchy to reconsider the transfer, allegedly warning them that United “would ruin” Baleba’s development and that the club should “hold him for at least one more season to protect his career”.
This behind-the-scenes intervention has left Baleba stunned — and hurt. The young midfielder reportedly idolized Amorim’s coaching style and football philosophy, often citing him as one of the managers he looked up to in Europe. But now, he feels betrayed.
Insiders suggest the Sporting boss may have been acting out of pure football concern, believing United’s current instability under Erik ten Hag might not be the best environment for a rising star like Baleba. However, critics argue that Amorim may have crossed a professional line by influencing another club’s internal transfer decisions.
The fallout has been immediate — Manchester United fans have taken to social media, accusing Amorim of “sabotaging” their transfer window, while Brighton supporters are split between protecting their asset and respecting the player’s ambitions.
As for Baleba, the decision now hangs in the balance. With the transfer window still open, he must choose whether to push for the United move against Brighton’s hesitation or stay put, knowing that a manager he once admired might have played a decisive role in blocking his dream transfer.
One thing is certain — this unexpected war of words has added fresh drama to an already tense transfer saga. And if United miss out on Baleba, this will go down as one of the most controversial behind-the-scenes moments of the summer market.