Manchester United have triggered the £35 million release clause for Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. This has come as a shock, as no one saw this transfer coming. Tielemans is the perfect signing for Man Utd, who have been looking for a midfield player who can fit straight into the team.
Villa Could Do Nothing To Stop Tielemans Leaving
Unai Emery was hoping to build his midfield around Tielemans, but once Man Utd triggered the release clause and the player had a desire to move to Old Trafford, Villa were left powerless. Man Utd now benefit from the experience and ability of Tielemans, who was a key figure in Villa winning the Europa League last season.
Tielemans is expected to join Andrey Santos in a new and improved midfield. Tielemans, at 29 years of age, is a player Santos and Mainoo can learn from. He will take over from Casemiro as the brains in Man Utd’s midfield. It is still expected that Man Utd will make a move for another midfield player who will be more defensive.
