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Youri Tielemans joins Manchester United, comments on Jonny Evans

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Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Youri Tielemans joins Manchester United, comments on Jonny Evans
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Manchester United has finalized the signing of Youri Tielemans following a long-standing interest in the player. Tielemans, who previously played for Leicester City, shared that Jonny Evans, now part of United's coaching staff, has influenced his decision to join the club. He described Evans as a significant figure in his career, having been teammates at Leicester. Tielemans recently returned from captaining Belgium at the World Cup and will prepare for United's pre-season ahead of the new Premier League campaign starting on August 22, when they will face Hull City.

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  • •Tielemans joins Manchester United after years of speculation.
  • •He previously played for Leicester City and Aston Villa.
  • •Jonny Evans has been a significant influence on him.
  • •Tielemans will prepare for the upcoming Premier League season.
  • •United's first match is against Hull City on August 22.
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  • 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Youri Tielemans: Man United signing gives two cents on Jonny Evans
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Manchester United have completed a deal for Youri Tielemans this week.Historical interestUnited have been linked to the Belgian star for years and first encountered him when they played his Anderlecht...

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