Tielemans Impresses in 26-Minute Manchester United Debut After £35m Move
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Updated · BBC.com · Aug 8
Tielemans Impresses in 26-Minute Manchester United Debut After £35m Move
3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Aug 8
Summary
Twenty-six minutes against PSG were enough for Youri Tielemans to draw praise inside Manchester United, with his quick exchanges with Bruno Fernandes standing out in the 1-1 draw in Gothenburg.
Mason Mount's early exit after a blow to the foot created the opening for the 29-year-old Belgian, whose debut followed United's surprise activation of a previously undisclosed £35 million release clause at Aston Villa.
Tielemans' cameo featured sharp lay-offs, accurate long passes and a key recovery run to stop Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, reinforcing Jason Wilcox's claim that he adds composure, creativity and leadership.
United now head to a week-long camp in Maynooth with Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez rejoining, as Carrick prepares for friendlies against Leeds on 12 August and AC Milan on 15 August.