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Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, according to multiple reports on Monday. The Red Devils are set to activate a release clause in the 29-year-old’s contract worth approximately £35 million.
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Deal Details
Villa had no plans to sell their captain, but the presence of a release clause meant they had little choice once United decided to trigger it. Talks accelerated after Belgium’s elimination from the World Cup last week, with Tielemans reportedly waiting until his international campaign ended before deciding on his next move. He is believed to have told his representatives that Old Trafford was his preferred destination, turning down interest from Saudi Arabia in the process.
United’s Midfield Rebuild
The move forms part of a wider overhaul of United’s midfield this summer. The club has already brought in Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a deal worth around £48 million, and had been searching the market for at least one more central midfielder following Casemiro’s departure. Reports suggest United had also considered other targets before deals fell through or proved too expensive.
Tielemans’ Career So Far
Tielemans joined Villa on a free transfer from Leicester City in 2023 and has been a key figure at Villa Park ever since, playing a central role in the club’s Europa League triumph last season. Before that, he was part of Leicester’s historic FA Cup win in 2021, scoring the winning goal in the final. At international level, he has earned more than 90 caps for Belgium and captained the side at the 2026 World Cup, where he scored twice in a last-32 win over Senegal.
What Comes Next
A medical and formal contract discussions are expected to follow shortly, with an official club announcement anticipated in the coming days.
