Leicester City's Youri Tielemans has broken his silence on his future amid interest from Manchester United.
United have reportedly been long-term admirers of the Belgian midfielder who has impressed since arriving in the Premier League. Despite the Foxes struggling for form, Tielemans has scored seven goals in 34 appearances.
Speculation has been rife as to whether the 24-year-old will be looking to move on from the King Power Stadium at the end of the season, due to his contract expiring next summer. Speaking to Het Beland van Limburg, Tielemans appeared to quash rumours linking him with a move away from the East Midlands.
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"I try not to think about it much and focus on my own performance, it works well," he explained. "But it’s actually amazing how much they talk about my future.
"Every day they name a different club. I have the feeling that people think that after this season I will be out of contract, when I still have one year left.
"I feel good here, I like living here, my children go to school here. I am happy both outside and inside football.
"And Leicester have ambition." When asked about his contract situation, the Belgian did not seem fazed.
He added: "I am very calm about that. My contract expires in 2023 and it’s not that I absolutely want to leave.
"I haven’t made my decision yet. If I have to stay another year, I will gladly do so.
"The club has been really great towards me. They remain very professional, just like me, that will not change."
Tielemans went on to say that reports suggesting that he had rejected a contract from Leicester were untrue. "There are talks between the club and my Let’s Play advisors," he explained.
"That will remain so. It’s not that I’m ignoring the club.
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"I will study my options in the summer and make a decision. My family is the most important to me.
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"I’m not going somewhere where I know my family isn’t happy. As a father of two children, you have to think about that too."
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