London, Aug 13, 2026 (AFP) - Tielemans apologises for offending Villa fans with Man Utd boast

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Youri Tielemans has apologised to Aston Villa after admitting he joined Manchester United because they are a bigger club than his former team. Tielemans made a £35 million ($47 million) move to Old Trafford in July when United triggered a release clause in his Villa contract. The Belgium midfielder helped Villa end their 30-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League last season. But Tielemans had no qualms about joining United, who finished......

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