Leicester City has reached an agreement with Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco for the transfer of Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans. The 23-year-old joins the Foxes in a permanent deal worth 40 million pounds after featuring in the 2018/2019 Premier League season on loan.
Tielemans moved to the King Power Stadium outfit during the winter transfer window and established himself as an integral squad member during his side's quest for a top 10 finish. The midfielder was involved in seven goals during his debut season, scoring three and assisting four in just 13 appearances.
As a result, a permanent switch to Leicester has since been on the cards although both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United were also believed to be in the race for the midfield sensation.
Welcome back, Youri!
— Leicester City (@LCFC) July 8, 2019
According to Kristof Terreur of HNL, the former Anderlecht prodigy was offered to Spurs, but Mauricio Pochettino's side had other priorities.The White Lilies recently completed a club record transfer for Lyon central midfielder Ndombele Tanguy.
Furthermore, there were informal talks between Manchester United and Tielemans' entourage about the possibility of him replacing the Red Devils' wantaway star Paul Pogba. However, no official bid was submitted by Old Trafford outfit and he was not considered as a priority signing at the moment.
Tielemans was offered to Spurs, but they had other priorities. There were informal chats between Man United and agent about him as a possible replacement for Paul Pogba, but they never made an offer. No priority either. Leicester were the only one that really went for him.
— Kristof Terreur(@HLNinEngeland) July 8, 2019
Leicester was the only club to have expressed genuine interest in the midfielder who is now the fifth most expensive Belgian in history. Tielemans joins the King Power outfit on a four-year deal
Youri Tielemans on his return to Leicester pic.twitter.com/VOyxvuDiDN
— Leicester City (@LCFC) July 8, 2019
