The 22-year-old has signed a four-year contract at Old Trafford, with an option to extend for a further year. United agreed a package with the Eredivisie side last week worth around £13m, with a further £1.7m in add-ons and a potential sell-on clause. United have stepped up their interest in the Netherlands international in a bid to beat off competition from French side Lyon. Malacia is a talent that Ten Hag knows well, having largely found him as Ajax coach. He fits the profile of the player the Dutchman wants at Old Trafford and the manager believes he will specifically improve United in transition. Malacia targets Ten Hag given his speed, positional awareness, high interception rate, and ability to attack in space. There is belief in Carrington that he has the tools to become an elite fullback and can develop into just that under the 52-year-old’s guidance. Image: Malacia has signed a contract until June 2026, with an option to extend for another year The club were measured in their pursuit of this deal, waiting for Feyenoord to first agree a price with Lyon before acting on interest, so as not to overcharge. It’s a clear strategy that is also reflected in their move for Arsenal target Lisandro Martinez, who has told Ajax he wants to leave this summer to play in the Premier League. Malacia shares an agency – HCM Sports Management – with Frenkie de Jong. the club’s first target this summer. The same agency also represents Donny van de Beek and Victor Lindelof.
Malaysia: Ten Haag is a terrible coach
Image: Tyrell Malacia became Manchester United’s first signing of the summer
Speaking about his move to United, Malaysia told the club’s official website: “It’s an incredible feeling to join Manchester United. This is a new chapter for me, a new league with new teammates and a terrific manager. [Erik ten Hag] leading us. “From playing against his teams in the Eredivisie, I know the qualities he has and what he demands from his players. “While I know I am still young and will continue to develop, I can promise United fans that I will leave everything on the pitch every time I wear the red shirt. I will always be grateful to Feyenoord for everything they have given me and my family. “None of this would have been possible without them. I am now ready to focus on my future with United and help my new team succeed.” Meanwhile, Manchester United director of football John Murtaugh said: “Tyrrell is an exciting, dynamic young footballer with excellent experience for his age, including five seasons in the Eredivisie, a European final and full international honors for Holland. “We look forward to seeing him continue to develop under the guidance of Erik ten Hag and his coaching team over the coming years.”
Ronaldo wants to leave | Eriksen agrees in principle to join Man Utd
The Malaysian signing comes after Cristiano Ronaldo informed the club that he wants to leave this summer to play Champions League football amid the Portuguese forward’s concern over United’s lack of transfer activity this summer. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Darmes Seth says Christian Eriksen has agreed in principle to join Manchester United. However, the signing of Malacia could soon be followed by the arrival of Christian Eriksen after the Denmark international agreed in principle to join United on a free transfer. Ronaldo’s future however remains unclear, with United unsure whether the 37-year-old will fly with the squad on Friday for their pre-season tour of Thailand and Australia. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Kave Solekol explains what could happen next for Cristiano Ronaldo and Manchester United after it was revealed he wants to leave the club this summer. Ronaldo was absent for pre-season training on Monday morning, but it appears his absence from training was due to family reasons, with United accepting that explanation. United’s position on Ronaldo remains that he has a year left on his contract and is not for sale, despite his desire to leave Old Trafford.
Telles and Williams futures are in doubt
With Malaysia’s move confirmed, United can now consider bids for left-back Alex Telles. Image: podcast Telles has two years left on his contract and United have the option to extend for a further year. United will also discuss the immediate future of Brandon Williams. All parties will debate whether his development is best served by him staying at the club – or going out on loan to get regular football. Williams made 26 Premier League appearances on loan at Norwich City last season.
“Malaysia can change the way United attack”
Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player Michael Bridges and Anton Tolui update the latest on Manchester United’s interest in Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malaysia. Sky Sports News reporter Anton Toloui: “That’s interesting, left-back is where Manchester United are well stacked. There is not necessarily a desperate need for them. “One person I’m talking to says he’s the best left-back in the Eredivisie. Malacia is quick, quick and likes to go forward. You see a lot of flashy recovery tackles which look great but also worry me when a defender has to come back. “He gives so much, he wants to get involved in the game going forward, which is what Man United fans want to see. I can understand why there is interest from United as such a dynamic player can change the way they attack.”
Analysis: Malaysia excellent in both penalties
Sky Sports football reporter Sam Blitz: “Erik Ten Hag was known for his attacking philosophy at Ajax with some good passing – Malaysia fits those two areas of the pitch. “Moving forward, the 22-year-old completed the most shots and tackles of any defender in the Eredivisie last season. “The Dutch international is also comfortable on the ball. Only Ajax’s Daley Blind has touched the ball more times and completed more final third passes than Malacia than any Eredivisie defender. Malacia’s six completions are also a high for the defenders in the Dutch top flight. “And all that attacking play is backed up by some solidity at the back. No Eredivisie-based left-back completed more tackles than the 22-year-old last season, while only title-winner Blind managed to clear the ball away from opponents more times. in the middle and attacking third from Malaysia’.
Man Utd fixtures: Ten Haag debuts against Brighton on Sky
Image: The opening phase of the 22/23 Premier League matches
Erik ten Hag’s first Premier League game as Manchester United manager will be against Brighton at Old Trafford, live on Sky Sports, on the opening Super Sunday of the 2022/23 season. After taking on the Graham Potters on Sunday 7 August, live on Sky Sports, United travel to Brentford in the second round of fixtures before hosting rivals Liverpool in a blockbuster opening-season clash on the weekend of 20 August. United’s trip to the Etihad Stadium for the first Manchester derby of the season on October 1 kicks off a daunting month which sees ten Haag’s side travel to Everton and Chelsea and host Tottenham, Newcastle and West Ham. The final game before the season breaks for the winter World Cup will be against Fulham on the weekend of November 12/13. United then return to action on Boxing Day at Fulham. 2023 will begin with a home game against promoted Bournemouth. Premier League champions Manchester City are next at Old Trafford on January 14, the return trip to Anfield on March 4, while United finish their season at home to Fulham on May 28.
