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Youri Tielemans committed to Aston Villa amid Saudi links

Aston Villa playmaker Youri Tielemans reportedly has no interest in parting ways with Aston Villa in the summer transfer window amid his links with Saudi Pro League clubs.

According to a report by Football Insider, Saudi Pro League clubs are interested in Youri Tielemans. They are keen on reinforcing their first-team squads by signing a creative midfielder in the summer transfer window. So, the 28-year-old Aston Villa playmaker has emerged as a target for them.

However, the latest report has brought bad news for Saudi Pro League clubs, as the Sint-Pieters-Leeuw native has no interest in leaving Aston Villa anytime soon. Tielemans is “ready to reject any offers to leave” the West Midlands club and move to the Saudi Pro League in the summer transfer window.

How has Youri Tielemans fared at Aston Villa?

Youri Tielemans has made considerable progress since joining Aston Villa in a Bosman move in July 2023 after his contract with Leicester City expired. While the 28-year-old did not hit the ground running at Villa Park, he has gradually become a pivotal figure for the West Midlands outfit.

The Belgian international has made over 100 appearances thus far for Aston Villa while chipping in with nine goals and 23 assists. Meanwhile, Tielemans’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Saudi Pro League outfits will be among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the next summer transfer window.

What next?

Saudi Pro League clubs have been keen on signing Youri Tielemans for a long time. The continued interest makes sense as they continue their bid to add world-class players to their competition. However, they are not alone in the battle for the Aston Villa playmaker’s signature.

Recent reports have also linked Tielemans with European clubs, including Atletico Madrid.

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