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Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia has completed a loan move to PSV Eindhoven. The deal includes an option to buy and United sources indicate the Dutchman’s full wages are being covered during loan spell. The Athletic reported on Saturday that Malacia’s proposed loan move to Benfica had stalled after an agreement could not be reached.
Advertisement “I’m happy to be here. Finally playing good football again,” Malacia told PSV’s website. “I am coming off a long injury, but by now I am fit and know that my time will come again.
“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.
” GO DEEPER Tyrell Malacia on his injury nightmare and conspiracy theories that ran wild: 'There’s no way I could ever give up' Malacia made eight appearances under Ruben Amorim after returning from a long-term injury but was down the pecking order in the squad. The 25-year-old was behind Diogo Dalot, a right-sided player by trade, at left wing-back in Amorim’s 3-4-2-1 formation while Luke Shaw has also returned to first-team training after a lengthy absence. United also completed the signing of Lecce left wing-back Patrick Dorgu on Sunday in a transfer valued at €30million (£25.
2m) plus €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons, and the Denmark international’s arrival has led to Malacia’s temporary exit being sanctioned. Malacia, who joined United from Feyenoord in 2022, missed the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign with a knee injury and his appearance against Bodo/Glimt in November marked his first start for 550 days after undergoing multiple surgeries.
The Dutchman becomes the latest player to leave Old Trafford in the January window after Antony joined Real Betis on loan and Marcus Rashford completed a loan switch to Aston Villa . (Shaun Brooks – CameraSport via Getty Images).
