Tielemans closes in on Manchester United move
Tielemans to Manchester United for €41m
Youri Tielemans is heading to Old Trafford. Manchester United have decided to trigger the €41m release clause in his Aston Villa contract (1) (4). The Belgium captain would join Senne Lammens at United, giving the club two Rode Duivels in the squad (4). Chelsea and Atalanta had also shown interest, but United moved decisively (1).
Garcia's future divides the fanbase
Half the fanbase wants Rudi Garcia to stay. A poll after the 2–1 quarter-final loss to Spain last Friday shows 50 percent are in favour of him remaining as head coach (2). The World Cup exit against Spain was painful, but the campaign, including that 4–1 demolition of the USA, has clearly shifted the mood. The other half are not convinced.
Courtois picks up minor knock, timeline intact
Thibaut Courtois has a minor injury but nothing serious (3) (5). He will join the Real Madrid squad at the end of July and should be ready for the LaLiga opener (3) (5). The groin issue was never threatening his season start, and Belgian fans can breathe easy (5).
Sources
- 1. soccernews.com — Manchester United set to sign Youri Tielemans
- 2. nieuwsblad.be — POLL. Jij vindt het WK van de Rode Duivels meer dan geslaagd, maar twijfelt over toekomst van Rudi Garcia als bondscoach
- 3. hln.be — Thibaut Courtois liep lichte blessure op: Rode Duivel sluit eind juli aan bij selectie van Real Madrid
- 4. hln.be — Toptransfer op til voor Youri Tielemans: aanvoerder van Rode Duivels staat dicht bij Manchester United, waar hij ploegmaat wordt van Senne Lammens
- 5. managingmadrid.com — Courtois escapes serious injury, will be ready for LaLiga opener