Tyrell Malacia aims subtle five-word dig at Ruben Amorim after completing Man Utd exit
Tyrell Malacia has found opportunities tough to come by since returning from injury, and the Manchester United defender completed a late loan move away from Old Trafford
Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia spoke of his desire to get back to playing "good football" again after completing a loan move to PSV Eindhoven.
Malacia completed his move after the transfer window shut for English clubs, with United confirming his exit on Tuesday. An earlier planned loan to Benfica collapsed at the eleventh hour, only for PSV to step in and bring the former Feyenoord man back to the Eredivisie.
The left-back missed the entire 2023-24 season through injury, but has been available again this term. He has been used sparingly by Ruben Amorim, though, playing just 99 minutes in the Premier League.
He'll hope for more action in Eindhoven, where manager Peter Bosz could use him behind former Tottenham star Ivan Perisic down the left flank. And, after being on the fringes of a bottom-half team in England, Malacia appears pleased to be joining a title challenger with the prospect of more regular football. Indeed, he appeared to aim a subtle dig at Amorim by claiming: "Finally playing good football again."
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"In every tough period there are also positive elements and in this case that is that I have become much stronger physically and mentally. I have more patience, am more mature, know my body better and things like that. I'm ready to pop and hopefully win several prizes with PSV."
PSV sit top of the Eredivisie, having scored 68 times in their 21 league games. They are also through to the Champions League play-off round, where they will take on Juventus for a chance to face either Arsenal or Inter Milan in the round of 16.
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Malacia's move comes just days after United sealed the signing of Patrick Dorgu. Former Lecce star Dorgu is set to occupy the left wing-back role for Ruben Amorim's side, after Malacia was tried out in the role for a handful of Europa League games.
“Patrick is a really exciting talent; his strong defensive and attacking attributes, adaptability and work-rate will make him a key part of Ruben Amorim’s squad," United's technical director Jason Wilcox said of the new arrival, who has signed a contract which runs until 2030. “Patrick has had a superb start to his career, and at the age of just 20, we know he will continue to develop under the guidance of our excellent coaching team.
“Patrick is the latest exciting young player that we have bought into the club. We believe that each of these talents has world-class potential and the ability to play a key role in achieving the success that everyone at Manchester United is striving for.”
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