Manchester United have revealed what number shirt Youri Tielemans will wear after his explosive capture from Aston Villa was sealed earlier today.
Having missed out on a string of primary targets in midfield, the Red Devils have been forced to pivot towards options lower down their list to fix Michael Carrick’s stalling engine room.
But in a move which has caught everyone by surprise, Manchester United launched a shock raid on Villa Park to trigger a previously unknown release clause in Tielemans‘ contract, worth £35 million.
In comparison to the prices being bandied about for other Premier League midfielders with far less of a track record than the Belgium international, it represents excellent value.
There are some concerns, mainly related to Tielemans’ age – he turns 30 next season – and injuries in recent years. However, these are offset by his outstanding quality on the pitch, as well as his attitude and leadership off it.
Having missed out on a string of primary targets in midfield, the Red Devils have been forced to pivot towards options lower down their list to fix Michael Carrick’s stalling engine room.
But in a move which has caught everyone by surprise, Manchester United launched a shock raid on Villa Park to trigger a previously unknown release clause in Tielemans‘ contract, worth £35 million.
In comparison to the prices being bandied about for other Premier League midfielders with far less of a track record than the Belgium international, it represents excellent value.
There are some concerns, mainly related to Tielemans’ age – he turns 30 next season – and injuries in recent years. However, these are offset by his outstanding quality on the pitch, as well as his attitude and leadership off it.
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