TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 12 Aug 2026
Tielemans: I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them
Third time lucky for Tielemans as he finally seals his dream move to Manchester United.
Y. Tielemans
player
Player
Youri Tielemans
Position
Midfielder
From
Aston Villa
To
Manchester United
Fee
£35m
What happened. Manchester United triggered Tielemans' £35m release clause to sign him on a five-year deal from Aston Villa this July, while he was on World Cup duty.
- United had previously considered Tielemans in 2019 and 2022 but didn't complete a deal.
- Tielemans expressed gratitude to Villa, saying they put him back to his best.
- He has 90 caps for Belgium and played in the 2026 World Cup.
“I owe them the world. It is a great club, we did amazing things and they have put me back to my best level.”
— Youri Tielemans
Tielemans aims to be successful at United after making the move he long desired.
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