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Youri Tielemans

Youri Tielemans — Belgium midfielder who joined Manchester United from Aston Villa for £35 million in July 2026.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    … I think we're in a good way to doing that so far." United signed Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans, Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos and Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow earlier in the window. …

    Carrick insists Man Utd will make more signings after quiet transfer window
  3. Citizen Digital

    … Morgan Rogers joined Chelsea, Youri Tielemans moved to Manchester United and Lucas Digne was allowed to sign for PSG. …

    Arsenal agree to sign Villa defender Konsa: reports
  4. Citizen Digital

    … They have had to contend with the loss this summer of England international midfielder Morgan Rogers, who joined Chelsea in a 117-million-pound deal, while Belgium international Youri Tielemans moved to Manchester United. …

    Villa sign Japanese 'keeper Suzuki, Italian defender Ruggeri
  5. Citizen Digital

    … United were awarded their penalty just before half-time after Koni De Winter tugged back Youri Tielemans. …

    Man Utd beaten by former boss Amorim's AC Milan in friendly finale
  6. Citizen Digital

    … United have spent around £85 million ($114 million) on Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Karl Darlow since the end of last season. …

    Carrick urges Man Utd to push for more signings to boost title bid
  7. The Standard

    … United have spent around £85 million ($114 million) on Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Karl Darlow since the end of last season. …

    Carrick urges Man United to push for more signings to boost title bid
  8. Citizen Digital

    Tielemans apologises for offending Villa fans with Man Utd boast By AFP August 13, 2026 09:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Belgium's Youri Tielemans looks dejected after a soccer game between Spain and B …

    Tielemans apologises for offending Villa fans with Man Utd boast
  9. Citizen Digital

    … At the other end, there were late chances for Fletcher, Shea Lacey and captain Bruno Fernandes, who linked up well with new arrival Youri Tielemans in an encouraging sign for United manager Michael Carrick. …

    Mount injury overshadows Man Utd draw with Paris Saint-Germain
  10. July 2026
  11. Citizen Digital

    … Rogers' departure is another blow for Villa boss Unai Emery after Youri Tielemans' move to Manchester United and Lucas Digne's expected switch to Paris Saint-Germain. …

    Chelsea sign Rogers from Villa for reported UK record fee
  12. Citizen Digital

    … Villa also sold Youri Tielemans to Manchester United earlier in July, while Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana is out until next year after suffering a serious knee injury at the World Cup. …

    Aston Villa sign Joao Gomes from Wolves

Sunday 13 September

  1. Haaland leads 10-man Manchester City past Manchester United

    Erling Haaland scored the winner as Manchester City defeated Manchester United 1-0 despite playing with ten men after Phil Foden's red card in the 23rd minute. The goal was controversial, with Enzo Fernandez deemed not to be interfering with play when he attempted to head in before the ball reached Haaland.

    13 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 11 September

  1. Mainoo central to Manchester United's Champions League resurgence

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praised midfielder Kobbie Mainoo as a "real joy" to work with after the England international's performance in the team's 4-0 victory over Sabah, completing 81 passes in 64 minutes on his first Champions League start and playing a major role in United's upturn since Carrick took charge in January.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Manchester United beats Sabah 4-0 in Champions League return

    Manchester United won 4-0 against Azerbaijani champions Sabah at Old Trafford in the Champions League on Thursday, marking United's return to the competition for the first time in three seasons. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko and Lisandro Martinez scored as United took advantage of a favourable draw.

    11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Emery backs Madjo's future despite Champions League squad exclusion

    Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said 17-year-old Brian Madjo's time to shine in the Champions League will come after being left out of Villa's European squad. Madjo scored in Villa's UEFA Super Cup loss to PSG last month but has been sidelined by injury.

    5 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 4 September

  1. Carrick satisfied with Manchester United midfield reinforcements

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with midfield additions including Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and Carlos Baleba for a combined £155 million, despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window.

    4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 29 August

  1. Watkins leaves Villa for Saudi Arabia as Jackson arrives

    Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is closing in on a £50 million move to Saudi side Al Hilal and will be replaced by Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson. Manager Unai Emery said Watkins's legacy should remain untarnished despite not playing in last weekend's 4-0 loss to Brighton, citing a disagreement over his availability.

    29 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 28 August

  1. Man Utd's Baleba sidelined three weeks with ankle injury

    Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said new signing Carlos Baleba will miss around three weeks due to an ankle injury, though Carrick remains excited by the Cameroonian midfielder's potential. Baleba joined from Brighton for £70 million.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Arsenal, Spurs, Liverpool feature in Premier League weekend action

    Arsenal face depleted Aston Villa after several player departures, Tottenham seek returns on their £300 million transfer investment against Newcastle, and new Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola makes his home debut at Anfield against Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United aim to recover from an opening weekend loss as Ipswich visit Old Trafford.

    28 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. Cameroon midfielder Baleba joins Manchester United from Brighton

    Carlos Baleba, 22, has joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion for a reported £70 million, becoming the third midfielder signed by United during the summer transfer window alongside Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 21 August

  1. Premier League returns as Arsenal seeks second consecutive title

    The Premier League season begins with defending champions Arsenal facing newly promoted Coventry in the opening match at Emirates Stadium. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta welcomes the pressure of being hunted by rivals as the club looks to win a second successive title.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Manchester United manager expects more signings before September 1

    Michael Carrick says Manchester United will make additional signings to strengthen the squad before the transfer window closes, after the club was linked with Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba. United finished third last season and begins their top-flight campaign at promoted Hull on Saturday.

    21 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 19 August

  1. Arsenal agree to sign Aston Villa defender Konsa for £50 million

    Arsenal have agreed to sign England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth at least £50 million, after Gunners boss Mikel Arteta returned with an improved offer following an earlier rejected bid. Konsa, 28, recently featured for England at the World Cup and will undergo a medical before completing his move.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Aston Villa signs Japanese keeper Suzuki, Italian defender Ruggeri

    Aston Villa announced the signing of Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, 23, from Parma for up to 35 million euros, and Italian defender Matteo Ruggeri. Suzuki's arrival, following an impressive World Cup showing, may prompt Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to leave the Premier League club.

    19 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 16 August

  1. Man Utd loses 4-2 to Amorim's AC Milan in friendly

    Manchester United's pre-season campaign ended with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Wroclaw, Poland. United led twice through goals from Harry Maguire and Patrick Dorgu but conceded three goals from close range before Loftus-Cheek added a fourth for Milan.

    16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 14 August

  1. Carrick urges Manchester United to increase transfer spending

    Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick has urged the club to spend more in the transfer market to compete with rival title contenders Manchester City, Arsenal, and Chelsea. United have spent around £85 million on recent signings but Carrick believes more quality and depth are needed to challenge for the Premier League title and compete in the Champions League.

    14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Carrick calls for more spending to help Man United challenge for title

    Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has urged the club to make additional signings to compete with Premier League title rivals, noting that United have spent around £85 million so far compared to larger outlays by Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea.

    14 August 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Tielemans apologises to Villa fans over Manchester United move

    Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans has apologised to Aston Villa after saying he joined Manchester United because they are a bigger club. Tielemans moved to Old Trafford for £35 million in July after United triggered a release clause in his Villa contract.

    13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 9 August

  1. Mount injury mars Manchester United's draw with PSG

    Manchester United drew 1-1 with European champions Paris Saint-Germain in a Gothenburg friendly on Saturday, but the result was overshadowed by a foot injury to England midfielder Mason Mount, who lasted less than 20 minutes before being replaced by Tyler Fletcher.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Chelsea sign Rogers from Villa for UK record £117 million

    Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for £117 million, a fee British media valued at $157 million and reported as a British transfer record, surpassing Manchester City's earlier signing of Elliot Anderson for £116 million. The 23-year-old signed a contract until 2033.

    22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 20 July

  1. Aston Villa sign Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves

    Aston Villa signed Brazil midfielder Joao Gomes from Wolves on Monday in a deal worth a reported £38 million. The 25-year-old, who has 10 caps for Brazil, made 130 appearances for Wolves after signing from Flamengo in 2023.

    20 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 13 July

  1. Man United sign Brazilian Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50m

    Manchester United have completed the signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea in a deal worth 50 million pounds, comprising an initial £48m fee plus £2m in add-ons, with Chelsea securing a 10% sell-on clause. Santos becomes the first permanent signing under Michael Carrick at Old Trafford.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 10 July

  1. Spain seek France semi-final matchup by defeating Belgium

    Spain face Belgium in a 2026 World Cup quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday. A win would set up a semi-final against France in Texas next Tuesday.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Spain face Belgium in World Cup quarter-final Friday

    European champions Spain play Belgium in a quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, with a potential semi-final against France awaiting the winner. Spain have yet to concede a goal in the tournament, while Belgium defeated the USA 4-1 in their last round.

    10 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 9 July

  1. Belgium faces Spain's unbeaten defence in World Cup quarter-final

    Belgium meet Spain in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium, with Spain having recorded six consecutive World Cup clean sheets, including a 1-0 win over Portugal. Spain are playing possession-based football similar to their 2010 World Cup winning side, while Belgium must breach their watertight defence.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Morocco coach Ouahbi reaches World Cup quarter-finals undefeated

    Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has guided the team to the World Cup quarter-finals without losing a match, facing France next. The 49-year-old Belgium-born coach is proving wrong a professor who once told him he lacked the skills to teach.

    8 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Belgium rout US 4-1, motivated by Balogun FIFA ban reprieve

    Belgium captain Youri Tielemans said his team held a meeting after Folarin Balogun's shock FIFA reprieve and resolved to make a statement on the pitch, which they did by defeating the United States 4-1 at the World Cup on Monday.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Belgium defeats USA 4-1, motivated by Balogun FIFA decision

    Belgium captain Youri Tielemans said his team held a meeting after Folarin Balogun's FIFA reprieve and were motivated to make a statement on the pitch, which they did in a 4-1 thrashing of the United States at the World Cup. The shock FIFA decision suspending Balogun's one-match ban followed an intervention by US President Donald Trump.

    7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 6 July

  1. USA face Belgium for World Cup quarter-final spot

    The United States play Belgium on Monday for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. USA striker Folarin Balogun, who received a straight red card in the previous round, has had his one-game ban suspended after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. USA faces Belgium in World Cup quarter-final after Balogun ban suspended

    The United States will face Belgium on Monday in a World Cup quarter-final match in Seattle. US striker Folarin Balogun, who had received a straight red card for stepping on an opponent's foot in the previous round and faced a one-game ban under FIFA rules, has had his ban suspended after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.

    6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 2 July

  1. Belgium coach praises Tielemans penalty in World Cup comeback

    Belgium coach Rudi Garcia hailed captain Youri Tielemans after the midfielder's penalty in the 125th minute completed a 3-2 comeback victory over Senegal in the World Cup last 32 on Wednesday. Senegal led by two goals with five minutes remaining before Belgium staged a dramatic fightback through strikes from Romelu Lukaku and Tielemans to force extra time in Seattle.

    2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

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