Youri Tielemans: Belgian media seriously impressed by Aston Villa star who has ‘grown tremendously’
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Credit: Imago Wed 3 June 2026 11:10, UK Youri Tielemans was on fire again on Tuesday after a fantastic end to the season for Aston Villa as Belgium beat Croatia 2-0 in their World Cup warm-up.It was the midfielder who opened the scoring at Stadion HNK Rijeka in Croatia, sliding in after he was found by Maxim De Cuyper.Romelu Lukaku would add Belgium’s second in stoppage time, in what was the first of two friendlies before the World Cup kicks off later this month. Tielemans is expected to be the star of Belgium’s tournament, after he enjoyed a stunning season at the club level.Meanwhile, Villa transfer chiefs will quietly be attempting to agree a new contract with the 29-year-old, who will have two years remaining on his deal this summer. 🔄 Aston Villa Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the Aston Villa boardroom.
VISIT THE VILLA TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Belgian media hail Youri TielemansFootball Insider exclusively revealed last month that Tielemans is increasingly likely to stay at Villa this summer, despite mounting interest.The 29-year-old was brilliant when he played in the Premier League, despite injuries to his calf and ankle, which saw him miss 13 games. Tielemans is decisive on the field and fulfils his role off it with flair.”Aston Villa’s World Cup concern palpable If Villa had it their way, Belgium would have missed out on World Cup qualification and their captain would be forced to watch from his sofa.
That is undoubtedly not what Tielemans would want, but it is perhaps what is best for the final years of his career.Sensational from Youri Tielemans 🤯An absolute rocket to give Aston Villa the lead in the Europa League final 🚀📺 TNT Sports & HBO Max pic.twitter.com/zOZAIDXLKg— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 20, 2026 After a season that saw the midfielder pick up two concerning injury issues, a summer tournament, in which he will be among the most important players, is not ideal.Villa’s injury experts will be watching on and wincing each time Tielemans lunges into a tackle or begins to sprint. The midfielder has developed into a crucial cog in Emery’s system, and an early exit for Belgium would be welcomed. 🦁 ASTON VILLA INSIDER UPDATE 🦁 Get the inside track on the Villa Park dugout, transfer strategy, player wages, and technical leadership at Bodymoor Heath.