Manchester United ‘have completed deal for Tyrell Malacia’
Manchester United have completed a deal for Feyenoord defender Tyrell Malacia, with an announcement potentially imminent, according to Dutch journalist Marcel van der Kraan.
The 22-year-old was in strong form for his Dutch side during the 2021-22 campaign, making 50 appearances in all competitions, contributing one goal and five assists in the process.
Man United were linked with the Netherlands international earlier in the window before their interest seemingly cooled, with Lyon moving into the driving seat for his signature.
However, the 20-time English champions have now agreed a deal with Feyenoord for the left-back, with the club’s director Frank Arnesen providing an update on the situation on Tuesday.
“The agreement is there. We are now waiting for Tyrell. If he says yes, then a transfer to Manchester United is imminent,” Arnesen told 1908.nl.
Malacia has spent his entire career at Feyenoord, joining the Dutch outfit’s academy at the age of nine in 2008, progressing through their various youth teams before debuting for the first team in December 2017.
The Dutchman has scored four times and registered 10 assists in 136 appearances for his current side in all competitions, winning the KNVB Cup and Johan Cruyff Shield in the process.
The defender also represented Netherlands at Under-16, Under-17, Under-18, Under-20 and Under-21 level before making his senior debut for the national team last September, and he is in a strong position to make the squad for the 2022 World Cup.
Man United currently have three first-team left-backs on their books in the shape of Brandon Williams, Alex Telles and Luke Shaw; the latter is expected to stay at the club this summer, but Williams and Telles could both depart if Malacia arrives.
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