Fans hail Tielemans’ debut as United battle PSG in Gothenburg

Fans praised Youri Tielemans’ debut impact as Manchester United faced Paris Saint‑Germain in a pre‑season friendly in Gothenburg, with the Belgian midfielder completing all 21 passes and helping the Red Devils secure a 1‑1 draw on Saturday afternoon and fans called the signing a bargain.

Youri Tielemans arrived from Aston Villa after United activated his £35 million release clause earlier this month, completing his switch to Old Trafford but missing the first three pre‑season matches after being granted extra rest following his World Cup involvement.

United faced the reigning European champions on Saturday afternoon, with the match ending 1‑1 after Bryan Mbeumo’s strike cancelled Ibrahim Mbaye’s early goal; starters included Mbeumo, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and Amad Diallo, while Leny Yoro, Bruno Fernandes and Tielemans came off the bench.

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Introduced in the 64th minute, Tielemans partnered Tyler Fletcher and Bruno Fernandes in midfield, bossing the double pivot, orchestrating build‑up from deep and sweeping up defensively on several occasions, completing all 21 attempted passes, being dispossessed zero times and recording five ball recoveries.

One supporter wrote: “Youri Tielemans, £35m. This is the bargain of the century. An elite signing. He will cook with Bruno in that midfield like mad.” Another added: “Youri Tielemans is cold. But I didn’t need to tell anyone that.” A third praised his solidity: “Youri Tielemans is so solid. He will cook.”

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Youri Tielemans Man UtdReuters/Anne‑Marie Sorvin By Alfie Cairns Culshaw Published Aug 8, 2026, 8:22 PM GMT+1. Alfie Cairns Culshaw is a football journalist covering the Premier League for GIVEMSPORT. He joined the company in May 2024, is an avid Arsenal fan and season‑ticket holder, and previously worked for SportBible where he focused on Liverpool and Manchester United. Culshaw also creates YouTube content, runs an Arsenal‑focused blog, and has written for The Football Faithful, adding a data‑led perspective to his reporting.

Supporters also highlighted Aston Villa for the modest release clause and urged United to have signed him earlier, with one fan stating: “We should’ve signed this guy 6 years ago, but better late than never. Quality midfielder, proper footballer.” The double pivot could appear as early as Wednesday when United travel to Dublin to meet Leeds in an all‑Premier League clash.