I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them - Tielemans
Manchester United new boy Youri Tielemans gives his first extended interview on his £35m dream move, making it third time lucky for the ex-Aston Villa man.
Youri Tielemans, the Belgian midfielder, has joined Manchester United for £35 million from Aston Villa. This marks a third attempt for the 29-year-old to secure a move to the Red Devils. Tielemans expressed gratitude towards Aston Villa, stating he owes them the world. The club had previously shown interest in him in 2019 and 2022, but it was this summer that United finally secured his services.
Tielemans' move to Manchester United comes after a successful stint at Leicester City and Villa. He recalls speaking with Aston Villa twice about a potential transfer, but nothing came of it. In his first interview since joining Manchester United, Tielemans emphasized his focus on football and the World Cup, which kept his transfer expectations low.
Given his impressive career, including a winner's medal in the 2021 FA Cup final and opening the scoring for Villa in their Europa League triumph against Freiburg, Tielemans sees Manchester United as just one of many clubs he aspires to play for. He highlighted Bruno Fernandes' partnership and hinted at his potential contribution to United's attacking play.
Tielemans also discussed his physical condition, revealing he pulled out of Belgium's World Cup quarter-final match due to overexertion. Despite this, he remains optimistic about his future and the role he will play for Manchester United under new manager Michael Carrick, who wants him to be free on the pitch and organized tactically.
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