Tielemans: Adjusting to United 'like smelling football'

The £35m midfielder says settling into Michael Carrick's system has come naturally.

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What happened. Youri Tielemans has joined Manchester United from Aston Villa for £35m and has already made his debut in a 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain.

• He made his Anderlecht debut at age 16.
• He has been integrating with the squad for 10 days.
• He described the adjustment as 'smelling football'.

“It is just smelling football”

— Youri Tielemans

Tielemans will continue to adapt during pre-season as United prepare for the new campaign.

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