Aston Villa sign Youri Tielemans from Leicester

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Aston Villa Sign Youri Tielemans From Leicester
The 26-year-old midfielder will join on July 1st when his Foxes contract expires. Photo: PA Wire/PA Images
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By PA sport staff

Aston Villa have agreed a deal to sign Belgium international Youri Tielemans when his contract with relegated Leicester expires.

Villa have confirmed the 26-year-old midfielder will join them on July 1st after four years at the King Power Stadium.

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A statement on the club’s official website said: “Aston Villa is delighted to announce that the club has reached an agreement to sign Youri Tielemans.

“The Belgian international will officially become a Villan on July 1st after his contract with Leicester City has expired.”

Tielemans joined Leicester from Monaco in a £40million (€46 million) deal in July 2019 after a successful loan spell during the second half of the previous season, having begun his career with Anderlecht.

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In all, he made 195 appearances for the Foxes and scored 28 goals, including the spectacular winner as they beat Chelsea 1-0 in the 2021 FA Cup final.

He also represented his country at the finals of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups and Euro 2020.

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