Youri Tielemans joined Manchester United via a £35m release clause, surprising many given his Premier League experience. He emphasized calm preparation, focusing on Belgium's World Cup campaign before the move. Tielemans acknowledged past interest from Man Utd but no concrete offers.

He praised Aston Villa for restoring his form, noting their Europa League win as a highlight. <p>Reuniting with Jonny Evans and Marcus Rashford is a key aspect of his Man Utd journey. Evans, a former Leicester teammate, now serves in Carrick's staff, offering familiarity. Rashford, who spent six months at Villa, impressed Tielemans with his work ethic and skill.

He recalled their time together: 'He was humble, hardworking, and had an amazing touch.' <p>Belgium's World Cup run saw Tielemans captain the team, scoring against Senegal before an injury halted his participation. He described the tournament as physically demanding, with back-to-back matches leading to fatigue. The Folarin Balogun red card controversy in the USA match was initially surprising but didn't impact Belgium's 4-1 victory.

Tielemans remains optimistic about his new chapter, valuing the positive atmosphere at Man Utd and the support from Evans and Rashford.