Monaco sign Belgian soccer star Tielemans

May 25, 2017 - 6:14 AM French soccer champions Monaco have signed midfielder Youri Tielemans on a five-year deal from Belgian side Anderlecht.

Tielemans scored 16 goals in 49 appearances this past season for Anderlecht, helping them become Belgian champions and progress to the Europa League quarter-finals, before losing to eventual winners Manchester United.

"Monaco is a club with an ambitious project, recognised on the European stage, and which relies on young players," the 20-year-old Tielemans told the Monaco website after agreeing to a deal reported to be worth 25 million euros ($A37.45 million).

"I am very happy to be here. I will now do everything possible to progress here and repay the confidence the club have shown in me."

Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev has also welcomed Tielemans, who has earned three caps for the Belgian national team.

"Youri won the Belgian championship and was voted the best player. He was courted by very big clubs but it is Monaco with whom he chose to make progress," Vasilyev said.

"We are very happy because it proves the increasing attractiveness of our project. His arrival is in line with our strategy of recruiting talented young players."

Source: AAP