Youri Tielemans has apologized following remarks he made after joining Manchester United from Aston Villa. The Belgian midfielder’s comments suggested the Red Devils represented a step up from his former club, prompting backlash from Villa supporters.
United secured the 29-year-old midfielder for £35 million during the summer transfer window by activating his release clause. Tielemans departs Villa after three seasons at the club, during which he helped secure the UEFA Europa League trophy in May. He joins United as part of manager Michael Carrick’s efforts to strengthen the midfield, an area requiring reinforcement in recent campaigns.
In a social media post, Tielemans expressed regret over his initial statements, acknowledging his poor word choice while emphasizing his respect for Aston Villa. He had previously stated that while grateful to Villa and proud of their achievements together, certain clubs operate at a higher level, with Manchester United among them. The midfielder characterized the move as a significant career accomplishment but stressed his ambitions extend beyond this transfer.
Tielemans has featured regularly throughout United’s preseason preparations ahead of their opening fixture on August 22. The club continues exploring additional transfer targets to bolster their squad as they prepare for their return to Champions League competition following last season’s third-place finish.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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