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Aston Villa can confirm that Youri Tielemans has completed a permanent transfer to Manchester United. Having joined on a free transfer from Leicester City in 2023, Tielemans leaves Villa a UEFA Europa League winner, netting a stunning volley in the final that set Unai Emery’s side on their way to victory over Freiburg in May. Captain of his national team at the FIFA World Cup, Tielemans was a fan favourite in claret and blue, with his stellar performances earning him both Players’ Player and Supporters’ Player of the Season awards at the end of the 2024/25 campaign. He made a total of 134 appearances for Aston Villa in all competitions, scoring ten goals. A popular and highly-respected member of the dressing room, everyone at Aston Villa would like to thank Youri for his service to the club and wish him the very best in his future career.

If you weren’t certain before, you should be now All of these moves + wages moved on allow Aston Villa to hold firm on their valuation of Morgan Rogers Don’t let release clauses for a 29 year old and a 33 year old make you think otherwise Villa are now on their own schedule