Manchester United has secured Belgium international Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa in a deal valued at £36 million. The 29-year-old midfielder has committed to a long-term agreement that keeps him at Old Trafford until the summer of 2031.
Coming off a 2026 World Cup campaign where he served as captain for his national team, Tielemans is eager to contribute to the 20-time league title winners. He shared his enthusiasm for the transfer, noting that joining the storied club represents a career milestone fueled by years of hard work. The midfielder intends to help the club pursue major silverware in the coming seasons.
Tielemans joins United following a stellar season with Villa, which included seven assists and a goal in their UEFA Europa League final victory against Freiburg. His advanced metrics for progressive passing and distribution are cited by the club as key reasons for his recruitment.
Jason Wilcox, Manchester United’s director of football, praised the addition, highlighting Tielemans’ technical prowess and reliable performance levels. Wilcox emphasized that the midfielder brings essential leadership and creative stability to a squad currently undergoing a significant rebuild. Tielemans joins recent acquisitions Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow as part of the team’s preparations for the 2026-27 season.
