Aston Villa have completed the g of Youri Tielemans following his departure from relegated Leicester.
The club confirmed that an agreement has been reached with the 26-year-old, with reports claiming that Tielemans will pen a four-year deal at Villa Park.
He will officially sign on July 1 once his Leicester contract has expired.
A number of clubs have been linked with the midfielder, including those featuring in the Champions League, but he has become Unai Emery's first g of the summer.
The Belgian international made 195 appearances for the Foxes following his 2019 switch from AS Monaco.
Tielemans - who captained the side on occasions - scored 28 goals and assisted a further 26 in his time at the King Power Stadium.
He scored the winning goal in the 2021 FA Cup final and was a part of the team who lifted the Community Shield three months later.
Villa qualified for the Premier League last season.
Premier League 23/24 top six finish (via Sky Bet)
- Manchester United - 2/7
- Newcastle - 4/11
- Chelsea - 1/2
- Tottenham - 11/10
- Brighton - 13/8
- Aston Villa - 3/1
Odds correct at 1755 BST (10/06/23)
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