Man United activate Tielemans’ €41m release clause
English Premier League (EPL) club Manchester United has activated the €41 million release clause inserted into the contract of Aston Villa and Belgium player, Youri Tielemans.
The former Monaco and Leicester City midfielder is reportedly on his way on his way to Manchester for the first part of his medical on Tuesday morning.
After completing the mandatory medical checkups, Tielemans is expected sign a long term deal to keep him at Old Trafford with the player ready and excited about his dream move.
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Reports say Man United reached a verbal agreement with the player after sealing a deal to sing Andrey Santos from Chelsea with the club earlier turning down a deal to sign Éderson from Atalanta last Friday.
The 29-year-old was a standout performer for Aston Villa last season, recording 2 goals and 7 assists across all competitions, and recently captained Belgium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick targeted the playmaker as an experienced, plug-and-play solution to bolster his team’s midfield ahead of next season.
