Youri Tielemans targets ‘greatest trophies’ after becoming a member of Manchester United | Manchester United

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Youri Tielemans for about £35m on a five-year deal, with the midfielder stating he needs to assist “push for the most important trophies”.

The 29-year-old will be a part of from Aston Villa and follows United’s recruitment of one other midfielder, Andrey Santos, who’s 22, from Chelsea for £48m plus a attainable £2m in add-ons on Monday.

Tielemans mentioned: “It’s laborious to explain simply how proud I’m to hitch Manchester United. Signing for such a particular membership feels unbelievable, it’s the fruits of years of dedication since I first fell in love with soccer.

“I’ve had the privilege of experiencing success within the sport and it has solely elevated my dedication to attain extra. The ambition from everybody on the membership is extraordinarily clear; we’re all decided to push for the most important trophies over the approaching years.”

Jason Wilcox, United’s director of soccer, mentioned: “Youri has constantly been one of the excellent midfielders within the Premier League all through the previous seven years. He has the entire technical qualities, in addition to the ambition and mentality, to thrive at Manchester United.

“Youri’s consistency is phenomenal and he’ll add additional composure, creativity and management to our squad. We’re delighted to welcome a participant of his affect and expertise, each on the pitch and inside the dressing room, as we proceed to construct a group able to problem for the most important honours.”

Tielemans has 90 Belgium caps and led his nation on the World Cup, the place they misplaced 2-1 to Spain in Friday’s quarter-final. He joined Leicester from Monaco in 2019 earlier than shifting to Villa on a free 4 years later.

Tielemans scored Villa’s opening purpose in Could’s 3-0 Europa League last victory over Freiburg in Istanbul. Final season he contributed seven assists for Villa, broke essentially the most defensive strains per 100 passes within the Premier League of any midfielder or attacker, and made second-highest line breaking passes below stress.

He represents a substantial loss to Villa, significantly after the ruptured anterior cruciate ligament harm sustained by his compatriot Amadou Onana on the World Cup. Villa have introduced their front-of-shirt sponsor shall be Go to Rwanda, which beforehand sponsored Arsenal. The cope with Arsenal got here below scrutiny due to Rwanda’s assist for the M23 ­militia in conflicts happening within the jap a part of the neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo.

United have additionally signed the 35-year-old goalkeeper Karl Darlow to supply competitors for Senne Lammens, the No 1. Darlow was a free agent after leaving Leeds in June.