Carlo Baleba, want to be Kroos or Rodri, but his idol is the legend of Manchester United

Gilabola.com – Manchester United is eyeing the young midfielder owned by Brighton and Hove Albion, Carlos Baleba, in the transfer movement this summer.

The name Baleba is already quite often appeared among fans Red DevilWhich seems to be “manifesting” this transfer through hot discussions on social media and soccer forums.

Reportedly, Manchester United have approached through intermediaries to explore the possibility of Baleba transfer. The contact is said to have been running regularly with the player, as reported by Graeme Bailey to United in Focus.

The connection between Baleba and Manchester United itself is not new. The name of the young midfielder has been linked to the club since 2023.

Even former Manchester United central defender, Rio Ferdinand, once mentioned that Baleba is a typical player in accordance with Ruben Amorim’s philosophy, and therefore suitable to wear a red uniform at Old Trafford.

Great inspiration from top players

In an interview that was conducted earlier this year, Baleba revealed that he really admired three big names in the world of football: Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, and Rodri.

He stated that to reach their level, he needs to remain focused, calm, not in a hurry, and not easily influenced by news off the field. He felt that if he continued to work hard, he could develop into a player like them.

Rodri, according to Baleba, is an inspirational figure because he won the highest individual award in the world of football. He even claimed to have fought Rodri and was amazed because every time he received the ball, Rodri was always right in front of him.

Baleba considers that Rodri’s success in opening hope for young midfielders seems to have won the Ballon d’Or one day.

Although Manchester United are currently not competing in the Champions League, the club still offers a global stage and world-class teammates who can support Baleba’s personal ambitions to win the peak of world football achievements.

Pogba: First Idol

Interestingly, behind his admiration for European stars such as Kroos and Modric, Baleba actually called former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, as his first idol.

In an interview in 2022 while still playing for Lille, Baleba explained that he watched a lot of Pogba’s action on television, imitating him on the training field, and even mentioned he never had other dreams besides football.

Besides Pogba, he also idolized Kevin De Bruyne and Thiago Alcântara as players he often learned his style. The combination of the three describes the style of playing Baleba that is creative, dynamic, and full of vision in managing the rhythm of the soccer game.

Now, the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of his idol is wide open. Manchester United are seriously considering the steps to recruit him, and although the price of Baleba is expected to be high, especially considering Brighton has sold Moises Caicedo to Chelsea more than Rp 2.4 trillion, United seems to be ready to take the road.

Moreover, Pogba itself still holds a record as the most expensive purchase of the club, with a value of Rp 1.9 trillion, a number that could have been balanced to bring Baleba to Old Trafford.