Fabrizio Romano confirms Tielemans' signing for Manchester United

The Red Devils pay the buyout clause of the Belgian midfielder, valued at 41 million euros.

Mario Roldán Martínez | 13 Jul 2026 | 19.00
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Youri Tielemans changes clubs in England.
Youri Tielemans changes clubs in England.

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Tielemans is on the verge of becoming a new player for Manchester United. The Old Trafford team has decided to trigger the €41 million release clause included in the Belgian international's contract, an operation that has already been confirmed by Fabrizio Romano with his usual "Here we go." The midfielder will leave Aston Villa to face a new challenge in one of the standout moves of the summer market. 

The addition of the midfielder responds to the English club's need to continue rebuilding a midfield that has undergone significant changes during this summer. After finalizing the arrival of Andrey Santos and definitively ruling out the option of Éderson, the sports management accelerated negotiations for the Belgian player, a proven profile that offers experience, leadership, and a deep knowledge of the Premier League. 

At 29 years old, Tielemans arrives at the peak of his sporting maturity. His contract with Aston Villa was set until 2028, but the existence of a release clause facilitated negotiations where Birmingham's club could hardly intervene once the stipulated amount was paid. 

Tielemans, the missing piece Manchester United was looking for

Manchester United had been scouring the market for weeks in search of a midfielder capable of assuming responsibilities from day one. The departure of Casemiro and the need to provide the team with greater creativity and control in ball circulation had made that position an absolute priority.

Tielemans fits perfectly into that profile. The Belgian international stands out for his quality in the first pass, his ability to set the tempo of matches, and his arrivals from deep positions. In addition, he has extensive experience in both European competitions and the Premier League, a highly valued aspect by the coaching staff.

The player also brings leadership. With around 90 caps for the Belgian national team, the former player of Anderlecht, Monaco, Leicester City, and Aston Villa has established himself over the years as one of his country's key figures. 

Tielemans leaves Aston Villa / Getty Images

Aston Villa loses one of its key figures

Tielemans' departure is a heavy blow to Aston Villa, losing one of the most influential players in its squad. Since joining the club, the Belgian became an essential piece for Unai Emery, being one of the players with the most influence in the team's build-up play.

During the last season, he once again demonstrated his importance, playing a decisive role in the team's successes, scoring 2 goals and providing 7 assists in 35 official matches, in addition to being one of the most reliable midfielders in the English championship. 

Although Aston Villa tried to improve his contractual conditions to eliminate or revise the release clause, economic limitations and financial rules prevented modifying an agreement that ultimately facilitated his move to Old Trafford. 

Belgium continues to export talent to the European elite

The midfielder's departure confirms, once again, Belgium's enormous capacity to produce top-level players. Tielemans has been competing in the European elite for over a decade and remains a reference for his national team thanks to his tactical intelligence, striking of the ball, and ability to take on responsibilities in high-pressure scenarios.

Manchester United hopes that all these qualities will translate into an immediate competitive leap. The club aims to definitively return to the fight for major titles and believes that the Belgian's experience can be decisive in stabilizing an area of the field that had lost weight over the last seasons.

If no issues arise during the final administrative procedures, Tielemans will be officially announced in the next few hours as a new player for Manchester United. The execution of his clause marks the end of his successful spell at Aston Villa and opens a new adventure for one of Belgium's most complete midfielders, who will face the biggest challenge of his career with the responsibility of leading the new project at Old Trafford.

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