Youri Tielemans has completed a long-term, five-year move to Manchester United after a transfer that was expedited by a reported \u00a335 million release clause, which \u201cremoved Villa entirely from negotiations.\u201d The speed of the transaction suggested talks with the 29-year-old midfielder were not arduous.<\/p>\n
“It\u2019s hard to describe just how proud I am to join Manchester United ,” Tielemans said after signing. “Signing for such a special club feels incredible, it is the culmination of years of dedication since I first fell in love with football.<\/p>\n
“I have had the privilege of experiencing success in the game and it has only increased my determination to achieve more. The ambition from everyone at the club is extremely clear; we are all determined to push for the biggest trophies over the coming years.”<\/p>\n
Manchester United\u2019s director of football, Jason Wilcox, underlined the club\u2019s intent: “We are delighted to welcome a player of his influence and experience, both on the pitch and within the dressing room, as we continue to build a team ready to challenge for the biggest honors.” The signing is presented as part of a clear push for silverware.<\/p>\n
The context for that ambition is rooted in last season\u2019s run under Michael Carrick. Carrick took charge of Manchester United’s final 17 Premier League games last term, almost half a season. Across those five months, the Red Devils defeated Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool, while racking up 39 points, more than any other team in the division over that same time span.<\/p>\n
But the path ahead will be more congested. United and Carrick operated in a diminished schedule last term after early domestic cup exits and without European football, which allowed regular starters to avoid heavy rotation. Next season will include at least eight more Champions League games, and Casemiro, whose presence eased selection decisions, is no longer at the club. Tielemans is being viewed as a replacement for the ageing Brazilian but represents a different profile. While industrious off the ball for Villa, his dexterity is the best part of his game. As United noted on announcement: “Amongst attackers and midfielders, Tielemans broke the most defensive lines per 100 passes in the Premier League as well as making the second most line-breaking passes under pressure.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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