Tielemans set for Manchester United after release clause triggered

Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa after activating his €41 million release clause, according to press. The club has also settled personal terms with the Belgian international, with a medical scheduled later this week as the transfer nears completion. Tielemans arrives following the confirmed signing of Andrey Santos and after United abandoned their pursuit of Ederson on Friday.

The 27‑year‑old was a key figure for Villa last season, making 35 appearances in all competitions, including 25 in the Premier League under Unai Emery. His performances also carried into international duty, where he played five matches for Belgium and scored a brace against Senegal before missing the quarter‑final due to a muscle issue.

Tielemans, long admired for his passing range and tactical intelligence, is expected to bolster Michael Carrick’s midfield as United continue their summer rebuild.