“Culmination of years of dedication”: Youri Tielemans joins Manchester United in £35m move to chase biggest trophies | OneFootball

Youri Tielemans has said signing for Manchester United feels like the 'culmination of years of dedication'.

Tielemans has signed for Manchester United fromAston Villa in a deal worth around £35m, after the Red Devils activated a release clause in his contract.

The Belgium international arrives with a wealth of experience, having won major trophies with Leicester City and Villa before his move to Old Trafford.

Last season, he recorded seven assists and helped Aston Villa end a 30-year wait for silverware by winning theEuropa League.

He has now become Michael Carrick's second signing of the summer, following the £50m deal for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos.

After signing a five-year deal, Tielemans said the transfer is the culmination of a career of hard work and sacrifice.

“It’s hard to describe just how proud I am to join Manchester United. Signing for such a special club feels incredible, it is the culmination of years of dedication since I first fell in love with football," Tielemans toldmanutd.com.

“I have had the privilege of experiencing success in the game and it has only increased my determination to achieve more. The ambition from everyone at the club is extremely clear; we are all determined to push for the biggest trophies over the coming years.”