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Youri Tielemans joins Manchester United from Aston Villa for £35 million

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Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Youri Tielemans joins Manchester United from Aston Villa for £35 million

Summary

Manchester United signed Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa after activating a £35 million release clause. Tielemans, who recently captained Belgium to the World Cup quarter-finals, had a successful season with Villa, culminating in Europa League victory. In his first outing as a Red, Tielemans completed all 21 passes in a pre-season match against Paris Saint-Germain. Former player John Obi Mikel praised Tielemans as the best signing of the summer, highlighting his versatility and intelligence on the field.

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By the Numbers

•Tielemans moved to Manchester United from Aston Villa.
•The transfer fee was £35 million, activating his release clause.
•He played a key role in Belgium's World Cup quarter-final run.
•Tielemans completed 100% of his passes in his first appearance.
•John Obi Mikel commended the signing as a major boost for United.

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John Obi Mikel believes Manchester United have secured the signing of the summer following their addition of Youri Tielemans.The midfielder made the switch from Aston Villa to United after his £35 mi...
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