Youri Tielemans believes Manchester United is "the perfect club" for him at this stage of his career.
The 29-year-old completed a reported £35m move to Old Trafford from Aston Villa earlier this week, as United look to strengthen their squad ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Tielemans made 134 appearances for Villa in all competitions, netting 10 goals while also registering 24 assists in that time.
He scored in the Europa League final last term as Unai Emery's side defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the showpiece match, ending Villa's 44-year wait for a major European trophy.
Among Villa players in the top flight in 2025-26, only Matty Cash (66) attempted more tackles than Tielemans (58), though the Belgian won the most in the team (36).
Tielemans is now set to play a key role for United, who have also signed Andrey Santos from Chelsea as they reshape their midfield ahead of their Champions League return.
"I think it’s a great step up for myself. The club is in a great place, and I feel like there is a lot of ambition inside the club," Tielemans told the club website.
"Inside the team, there’s a lot of quality and I feel like this is a good step for me to push on and hopefully win many, many titles with the club.
"I’m very happy and very excited to start, and to meet my team-mates and be on the pitch together.
"I have a lot of experience. I'm 29 years old and I’m ready to push on and make the next step in my career. That’s why this is the perfect club for me.
"They want to win and, hopefully, be really good on the pitch, so that’s why I chose to come here."
Tielemans could make his competitive debut for United on August 22, when they start their 2026-27 Premier League campaign away to newly promoted Hull City.
vohceouy
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You will regret my brother. You will understand why their stadium is termed a theatre of dreams in hard way
The theatre of dreams that have won countless TROPHIES in reality.
Gun1
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Just like you will regret his successful career at Man U
30yrs old
pindeklnpr
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you are welcome to the biggest club in the world.#ggmu
bahceopstu
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Come On Man Ute 2026/27
Tobbclnpry
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good at fighting relegation 👍
kieabcimuz
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welcome mate
waoekopst
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You will regret my brother. You will understand why their stadium is termed a theatre of dreams in hard way
Just like you will regret his successful career at Man U
Rodcekmptz
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Footballers are really ungrateful, imagine all the others clubs you played for was no's nor the perfect place for you, but don't forget they was the one who built your CV. At least say thank God that are join one of the biggest club in the world, and give little appreciation to the others clubs you started from.
Gun1
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You will regret my brother. You will understand why their stadium is termed a theatre of dreams in hard way
Smithzenden
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A perfect club for pensioners 😏
Vuailntuyz
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Man U a perfect club? What did Tielemans mean? To him?
Zaadeimoru
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At 29. Why didn’t he come when he was 26yrs hu
u get bad mouth
Rajoppa
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a few moment later 😉😉😉😉
Charliequin99
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At 29. Why didn’t he come when he was 26yrs hu
what is wrong with being 29 yrs? Haven't you heard of late bloomers? There are players who bloom at later ages and maintain that peak for a long time. Look at Lewandoski, Casemero, Bernardo Silva, etc
mupamsty
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At 29. Why didn’t he come when he was 26yrs hu
Did you try to buy him at that time?
ImoukhuedeGeorge
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Are you okay, did United want him then?
We can only get maybe two or three seasons from him
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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At 29. Why didn’t he come when he was 26yrs hu
Are you okay, did United want him then?
ImoukhuedeGeorge
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At 29. Why didn’t he come when he was 26yrs hu
Biwaknsu
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you highly welcome to United
Ismailzico
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You welcome to the united families ❤️💯💋💕💯❤️