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Man Utd signs Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35 million

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 1:25 PM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Man Utd signs Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35 million

Summary

Manchester United has signed Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £35 million, a deal praised as a bargain. The Belgian midfielder, who joined Aston Villa in 2023 after four years at Leicester City, is expected to add experience to United's midfield following the departures of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte. John McGinn commended Tielemans, describing him as a 'complete player' with an impressive work rate and skill set. Tielemans' debut was challenging as Man Utd lost 0-2 to Hull City on the opening day of the season, raising questions about his role going forward.

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•Tielemans signed with Manchester United after spending a season at Aston Villa.
•United signed him due to a release clause in his contract.
•His official debut resulted in a 0-2 defeat against Hull City.
•John McGinn praised Tielemans for his professionalism and quality.
•United is adjusting their midfield after key player departures.

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1:25 PMYahoo Sports — “Unbelievable” – Scotland star tells Man Utd they have signed a ‘complete player’

What they're saying

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Manchester United have been told they have pulled off a real bargain by recruiting Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa.The Belgian international has been playing his football in England since joining Lei...
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