Youri Tielemans Finally Joins Manchester United After Two Failed Attempts

Youri Tielemans has finally landed at Manchester United, joining the club for a reported 35 million pounds ($844 billion) in the summer 2026 transfer window. The Belgian midfielder's move ends a long wait for a transfer to Old Trafford, having been linked with the club throughout his previous spells at Anderlecht, AS Monaco, and Leicester City.

Tielemans revealed he had spoken with Manchester United on two separate occasions about a potential transfer, but those talks did not materialize. "There were two times I spoke with the club, but nothing came of it, so I was very calm," Tielemans said in an interview during Manchester United's pre-season training camp in Ireland, as quoted by ESPN on Thursday (August 13, 2026).

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There were two times I spoke with the club, but nothing came of it, so I was very calm.

Despite the persistent rumors, Tielemans maintained focus on his performance and career at his previous clubs. He expressed a belief that destined transfers would eventually happen. "I was very calm about it. When there is an opportunity to move, then if it needs to happen, it will happen," he stated.

Manchester United's renewed interest in Tielemans emerged while he was representing Belgium at the World Cup. The existence of a release clause in his contract with Aston Villa was not widely known at the time. Tielemans admitted he did not expect to leave Villa Park this summer, as his focus was entirely on his national team duties during the World Cup when United's interest became known.

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I was very calm about it. When there is an opportunity to move, then if it needs to happen, it will happen.