Youri Tielemans’ move to Manchester United has been one of the most surprising transfers of the summer, and the Belgium captain has now opened up on the details of his switch to Old Trafford. In an exclusive interview with Rio Ferdinand, Tielemans revealed what Michael Carrick told him about his role at the club, and how he wants him to control the tempo and take responsibility in possession. Carrick sees similarities between himself and Tielemans, and believes the midfielder can help connect United’s defence with their attacking players.
Tielemans also gave his early assessment of his new midfield partners, discussing what Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo, and Andrey Santos can each bring to the team. He praised Bruno Fernandes as a “”nightmare”” to play against, and believes Andrey Santos could give United’s midfield the security to attack with more freedom. The Belgium captain was also full of praise for Marcus Rashford, who he played alongside at Aston Villa, and revealed that the player he saw every day was completely different to the public perception around him.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are making moves in the transfer market, currently leading the chase for Southampton midfielder. The Reds are looking to strengthen their midfield options, and the £50m-rated player would become their third off-season recruit in that area of the pitch. According to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein, Liverpool have a knack for pulling off unexpected coups, with Diaz and Cody Gakpo being two such examples. Ornstein was speaking on Rio Ferdinand Presents FIVEon YouTube, and highlighted that things can go from 0 to 100 in an instant in the transfer market.
Tielemans also reflected on his career so far, becoming a Champions League player at just 16, and the advice he’d give to young players. He built his ultimate five-a-side team from the players he’s shared a pitch with, featuring Vincent Kompany, Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Romelu Lukaku, and Jamie Vardy. The Belgium captain revealed what made Hazard unlike anyone he’d ever played with, and why Lukaku doesn’t get the respect he deserves.
As the transfer window enters its final weeks, Manchester United and Liverpool will be looking to finalize their squads for the upcoming season. With Tielemans already making an impact at Old Trafford, and Liverpool chasing their midfield target, it’s set to be an exciting few weeks in the Premier League. The Athletic journalist David Ornstein’s comments on Liverpool’s transfer activity will be closely watched, as the Reds look to strengthen their squad and challenge for major honors,””tags”:[“Premier League”, “Manchester United”, “Liverpool”, “Youri Tielemans”, “Bruno Fernandes”],””seo_keyword”:”Youri Tielemans”,”seo_meta_desc”:”Youri Tielemans discusses Manchester United move and ambitions
