Youri Tielemans says he did not anticipate leaving Aston Villa for Manchester United this summer, despite completing the move. Asked whether he expected the transfer, he replies “Not really, no.”
The reports agree that the transfer happens within this window and that Tielemans’ reaction reflects surprise at the outcome. Sky News and multiple Sky Sports articles present his comments directly, focusing on his expectation level before the deal. Soccer News also reports that he had not planned to leave Unai Emery’s side, framing the transfer as unexpected from his perspective.
While the outlets differ mainly in wording and emphasis, they consistently describe the same broad point: Tielemans departs Aston Villa for Manchester United and later indicates that the move was not something he expected to happen this summer. No additional details about the transfer fee, contract length, or timing are provided in the excerpts.
