Manchester United sign Aston Villa midfielder Tielemans
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- Manchester United has signed Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for a reported £35 million.
- The 29-year-old has agreed to a five-year contract and recently captained Belgium at the World Cup.
- Tielemans previously played for Leicester City before joining Aston Villa.
Manchester United has officially announced the signing of Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. The transfer fee is reportedly £35 million ($47 million), and the 29-year-old has committed to a five-year deal with the club.
Tielemans arrives at Old Trafford shortly after captaining Belgium in the recent World Cup, where the team reached the quarter-finals. "It's hard to describe just how proud I am to join Manchester United," Tielemans stated. "Signing for such a special club feels incredible. It is the culmination of years of dedication since I first fell in love with football."
The midfielder spent the last three seasons with Aston Villa, having initially made his move to the Premier League in 2019 to join Leicester City. His arrival at Manchester United marks a significant addition to their midfield.
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It’s hard to describe just how proud I am to join Manchester United. Signing for such a special club feels incredible. It is the culmination of years of dedication since I first fell in love with football.
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