The Belgium midfielder completed a £35 million move from Aston Villa to Manchester United in July, signing a five-year contract while on duty with his country at the 2026 World Cup. Tielemans revealed that United had previously held talks with him in 2019 and 2022, but neither move materialised. The 29-year-old said he remains grateful to Aston Villa for helping him rediscover his best form but believes Manchester United represents a step up in his career. But there are clubs above Villa, and Manchester United is one of them,” Tielemans said. Tielemans has already begun building a relationship with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.