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Tyrell Malacia Reveals He Spoke To Man United Legend Ahead Of Completing Transfer

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Updated 15:27 5 Jul 2022 GMT+1Published 15:24 5 Jul 2022 GMT+1

Tyrell Malacia Reveals He Spoke To Man United Legend Ahead Of Completing Transfer

Tyrell Malacia spoke of the Man United legend's influence.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

​Tyrell Malacia​ has revealed he spoke to Robin van Persie 'in the past' after completing his move to Manchester United.

Malacia has become the first signing under Erik ten Hag, with the exciting left-back sealing a £14.7 million switch to the Old Trafford club. 

The 22-year-old, who was attracting interest from Lyon before Man United hijacked the deal, talked up the influence of Van Persie following his unveiling. 

He said he consulted with the forward about his experience in Manchester and also communicated with fellow countryman Tahith Chong​.

"I always followed Manchester United because Robin van Persie, who was a Feyenoord player, played there. That’s why I got an extra feeling with that," he told De Telegraaf.​​

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"In the Feyenoord youth team, we played a tournament at United and I said, 'I will come back here one day'. That has now come true and that is wonderful, of course​

"I’ve only just come to this level so I have yet to show it all, but I want to reach the highest level and go for it. And I think I can do it, yes."

Malacia added:​ "Mr. Ten Hag is a very good trainer and also a warm person, so I had a good conversation with him and I have a very good feeling with him.

"That’s important, because if all goes well, we’ll work together for years.

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"I’m looking forward to that, because I think I can learn a lot from him, he makes players who want to work hard better."

Image: Alamy
Image: Alamy

Malacia ​made a name for himself in the Eredivisie last season and became known for his speed and ability to attack space. 

Ten Hag scouted the youngster as Ajax head coach and finally gets the player at Man United ahead of the new season. 

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Man United will pay Feyenoord an initial £13 million, with a further £1.7 million in add-ons. 

Featured Image Credit: Alamy/Man United

Topics: Manchester United, Erik Ten Hag, Football, Tyrell Malacia, Robin Van Persie

Nasir Jabbar
Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Darren Till. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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