Leicester

The German giant shows interest in Tieleman

Bundesliga, Premier League, Transfers / October 30, 2021

Youri Tielemans, 24, has had great success in the Leicester jersey in recent seasons and has previously been linked with a move to the big clubs in the Premier League. Now comes information that indicates that another major European club has joined the fight to link up with the Belgian’s services.

According to Calciomercato, Bayern Munich are now showing interest in recruiting the 24-year-old. Something that is not strange, says Brandon Rodgers. When the Leicester coach was recently asked about Tielemans, he was full of admiration for the talent.He develops and does very well. He joined us in January 2019 and has developed into a top midfielder in Europe, says Rodgers according to the Daily Mirror and continues:

“He will only get better. He is incredibly professional, one of the best I have worked with. His attitude to train is at the highest level. He develops and that is what you want to see young players do.”

Leicester are now said to be trying to extend Youri Tieleman’s contract, which expires in the summer of 2023. The 24-year-old has played a total of 122 matches in the PL club and has been noted for 20 goals and 22 assists.

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Says no to contract extension with Leicester, opens up for leaving

Bundesliga, La Liga, Premier League, Transfers / October 21, 2021

Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans, 24, was crucial in the clubs FA Cup title this spring and has been rumored to several big clubs in recent months. In September, the Belgian opened up for a move.

I’m open to everything. The transfer window has just closed, but I want to keep the doors open, Tielemans told Sky Sports.

The British 90min now reports that Tielemans has nobbed Leicester’s latest offer for a new contract and that he is considering his alternatives. Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and Bayern Munich are all said to be showing interest in the midfielder.

Barcelona are also said to want to sign the 24-year-old, but the club’s finances make it “almost impossible” to complete a signing, according to Barcelona newspaper Mundo Deportivo. Tielemans is valued at approximately €55 million, according to MD.

Tieleman’s current contract with Leicester expires in 2023.

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