Youri Tielemans, a 28-year-old Belgian midfielder for Aston Villa, has expressed an intention to continue playing abroad for many more years and addressed the possibility of a future return to Anderlecht. The midfielder stated that he considers his current club to be at the top and is not currently thinking about a move to a team like Real Madrid, with whom he has been recently linked. When questioned about a future transfer back to his former club, a move that Romelu Lukaku is known to be interested in, Tielemans said that he had not yet thought about it. He acknowledged that anything can happen in football but also said he did not want to create false expectations.
The Belgian international has 81 caps and 12 goals for his country. He joined Aston Villa in July 2023, and his contract is valid until June 2028. In the 2025/2026 Premier League season, he has made 16 appearances and provided 4 assists. His current market value is €35 million, according to Transfermarkt. In August 2025, Aston Villa's asking price was reportedly €40 million. In September 2025, it was reported that Atlético Madrid was contemplating an offer of €35 million plus bonuses.
