Youri Tielemans has admitted his switch from Aston Villa to Manchester United caught even him off guard, describing it as an unexpected turn to his summer.
Speaking in his first sit-down interview since completing the move, the Belgian midfielder opened up on how the deal materialised, telling Sky Sports he "did not expect" to be leaving Villa Park for Old Trafford this window. While details on the transfer's mechanics weren't spelled out, Tielemans made clear the whirlwind nature of events that led him to United.
The 28-year-old also touched on the personal side of settling into his new surroundings, referencing reunions with familiar faces in Marcus Rashford and Jonny Evans as he adjusts to life at the club.
Beyond his club business, Tielemans has been a key figure for Belgium, captaining the national side at the World Cup — including in a fixture against the USA. According to Sky Sports, that armband duty came about following Folarin Balogun's involvement elsewhere in the tournament setup.
Further specifics on the transfer fee or contract length were not disclosed in the interview.