On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, Manchester United announced the signing of Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans from fellow Premier League club Aston Villa on a five-year contract. The transfer fee was reported to be £35 million ($46.82 million), according to a team source.

Tielemans, 29, played a key role in Aston Villa's success last season, scoring two goals and providing seven assists in 35 appearances across all competitions, helping the club secure the Europa League title. He joined Villa in 2023 after a successful spell at Leicester City, where he made 195 appearances.

At the international level, Tielemans captained Belgium to the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup before they were eliminated by Spain.

Expressing his feelings about the move, Tielemans said in a statement, "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."

The midfielder will now join Michael Carrick's side as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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