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CONFIRMED: Belgian wonderkid REJECTS Arsenal and Chelsea with new deal at Anderlecht
MIDFIELDER Youri Tielemans has put pen to paper on a new five-year deal at Anderlecht.
Youri Tielemans signs new five-year deal at Anderlecht
The Belgium Under-21 international has been heavily linked with a summer move to the Premier League, with both Arsenal and Chelsea credited with an interest.
However, the 18-year-old has instead opted to commit his future at Anderlecht, where he's scored eight goals and assisted five this term.
I am very happy with this contract extension
Tielemans said on the new deal: "RSC Anderlecht has given and taught me everything.
"I found my eighteenth birthday the perfect day to renew my contract and I'm glad it's all official. But the best present for my birthday would be the title."
Youri Tielemans vient de signer un contrat de cinq ans au #RSCA ! pic.twitter.com/Su9KjIur0I
— RSC Anderlecht (@rscanderlecht) May 7, 2015
While manager Herman Van Holsbeeck said: "I am very happy with this contract extension.
"Youri will graduate this year and played the Champions League - these are invaluable experiences. He performs in the footsteps of Romelu Lukaku, Dennis Praet and many other Purple talents.