Youri Tielemans made the transfer from Aston Villa to Manchester United this summer. In a recent interview, he spoke positively about his time at the English club. However, his comments about Manchester United being one of the top clubs above Aston Villa caused a stir. Tielemans stated that Manchester United is one of the clubs that stand above Villa. The Belgian midfielder's words did not sit well with everyone.
Tielemans acknowledged that he should have chosen his words more carefully and expressed his regret for any offence caused. He stated that it was never his intention to offend anyone with his words or to undermine the reputation of Aston Villa Football Club. Tielemans has enormous respect for the club and is grateful for his time there. He recognised that he should have been more thoughtful in his comments, saying that he must acknowledge his mistake and offer his apologies for his choice of words. In the future, Tielemans will be more cautious in his statements.