Tielemans apologises to Villa fans over Man Utd 'bigger club' boast
LONDON: Youri Tielemans has apologised to Aston Villa after admitting he joined Manchester United because they are a bigger club than his former team.
Youri Tielemans has expressed regret to Aston Villa fans after claiming he joined Manchester United because the Premier League champions are a larger club compared to his previous team. The Belgian midfielder, who transferred to Manchester United for £35 million in July, revealed that he made the move despite knowing that United had a greater global presence.
Despite the criticism from Villa supporters, Tielemans emphasized his deep respect for the club and the gratitude he felt for the past three years he spent there. He took to social media to apologize for his choice of words and vowed to be more cautious in future communications. Tielemans described his move to United as the result of years of dedication to football, and he is anticipated to make his debut for United in their opening Premier League match against Hull on August 22.
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