Leicester City midfielder, Youri Tielemans, has joined Aston Villa from Leicester City after a four-year spell with the Foxes.
Aston Villa manager, Unai Emery, reportedly contacted Tielemans convincing him of the Aston Villa project.
The former Arsenal manager, who took Aston Villa from the brink of relegation to the European spot in the Premier League, is scouting for experienced players as Aston Villa aims to maintain their new giant Premier League status.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Youri Tielemans has joined Aston Villa as a free agent and has signed a four year contract till 2027.
Tielemans’ switch to Aston Villa marks a leap in his career as he will play European football next season with the club.
He will join the club on July 1 after agreeing to all terms and undergoing a successful medical with the club.
Who is Youri Tielemans?
Youri Tielemans is a professional football player, who plays as a midfielder for Leicester City and Belgium national team.
Born on 7 May, 1997, Youri Tielemans started his professional Football career with Anderlecht after an eleven years youth career with the club.
Tielemans’ made his first senior club appearance in 2013. He made 139 appearances for the club, scoring 26 goals before joining Monaco in French Ligue 1.
Tielemans spent two seasons at Monaco, making 47 appearances for the club and scoring 5 goals.
He joined Leicester City on loan in 2019. After an impressive outing for the Foxes, Tielemans loan move was made permanent. He has made 138 appearances for the club, scoring 18 goals in four years stint.
National team stats
Youri Tielemans rose through the ranks, playing at different levels of Belgium national team before transitioning to the senior men’s team in 2016.
He has played for Belgium U-15, U-16, and U-21 levels, scoring at all levels before winning his first cap with the senior national team in 2016. Since making his debut for the senior national team, he has won 58 caps, scoring 5 goals.
Tielemans has won the Belgian Pro League two times with Anderlecht, including two Belgian Super Cup.
He won the FA Cup with Leicester City in 2020/21 season and the community shield in 2021.
He has won Leicester City player of the season, Belgian Pro League young player of the year and Belgian Footballer of the year.
Youri Tielemans’ style of play
Youri Tielemans is a top midfielder. He can play as a holding midfielder and attacking midfielder. At Leicester City, Tielemans is mostly deployed as a holding midfielder but was used more as an attacking midfielder while at Anderlecht.
His is known for his pace, speed and powerful strikes.
Personal Life
Youri Tielemans reportedly pursued his studies up to the age of 18 despite eyeing a career in football. He is currently living in Leicestershire with his family. He is a father of two beautiful daughters Melina and Leana.
Tielemans is married to a Belgian beauty, Mendy Tielemans, 26.
Youri Tielemans contract and net worth
Youri Tielemans signed a four-year contract with Leicester City in 2019 worth €2m every year. His current estimated net worth is €12.5m.
His new contract worth at Aston Villa is yet to be disclosed.
