Manchester United Complete £36m Signing of Belgium Captain Youri Tielemans
Manchester United have signed Belgium captain Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £36 million on a five-year deal, finalizing the transfer on July 14, 2026.
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Manchester United have completed the signing of Belgium captain Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa for £36 million, securing his services on a five-year contract. The transfer, confirmed on July 14, 2026, marks a key addition to United’s midfield as they rebuild under new management.
Tielemans, 28, moves to Old Trafford after two seasons with Aston Villa, where he made 78 appearances and established himself as a consistent Premier League performer. He previously played for Leicester City, winning the FA Cup in 2021, before joining Villa on a free transfer in 2024.
According to BBC Sport, the deal is worth £35 million, while Vanguard News reports the fee as £36 million. Both outlets confirm the signing of a long-term contract, with Tielemans expected to bolster United’s central midfield ahead of the 2026–27 season.
“We are delighted to welcome Youri to Manchester United,” a club spokesperson said, as reported by Vanguard News. “His leadership, technical quality, and experience at both club and international level make him an ideal fit for our ambitions.”
Tielemans has earned over 50 caps for Belgium and remains a key figure in their national team setup. He is expected to be presented at Old Trafford in the coming days and could make his debut in United’s pre-season tour.