With reports of Manchester United hijacking a deal which would see Dutch international Tyrell Malacia join the Red devils over Olympic Lyon, it is important to understand the qualities in which the talented fullback possesses before making his big switch into Europe’s top flight.
Tyrell Malacia is a player whom now manager Erik ten Hag has been following closely, with Ten Hag’s previous team Ajax battling it out in the Eredivisie, the now Manchester United manager saw the qualities in the young defender firsthand as Ajax and Feyenoord would form a fierce rivalry.
As a firm rivalry between Ajax and Feyenoord would likely jeopardize a deal for Tyrell Malacia, now that Erik ten Hag has found himself at Manchester United it may be time that he will finally get his man.
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With reports stating that Ten Hag will have a major influence over the transfer targets for Manchester United, the prospect of Manchester United hijacking a deal for Tyrell Malacia shows the importance of this player to fit the Dutchman's style of football.
With Ten Hag’s desire for the Dutch international now shown on a world scale, it is important to understand Tyrell Malacia from what he does on the pitch to the qualities he brings to a squad as a person as well as the mindset of the athlete.
In an article written by Fredrik Filtvedt, comments made by Tyrell Malacia’s personal trainer highlights key qualities the Dutch international possesses that will bring a sense of excitement amongst Manchester United fans world-wide.
When talking about Tyrell Malacia taking a step up to Europe’s topflight of football, personal trainer Jordan Kroon says:
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“He is a very, very eager guy who wants to show the world what he is good at. He invests in and takes good care of himself.
"He is a very good player and I think he will be a good signing for any club precisely because he takes such good care of himself”
Jordan Kroon also highlights Tyrell Malacia’s determination to improve by stating:
“In addition to all the mandatory training Malacia conducts with Feyenoord on a daily basis, he also swears by private training classes three times a week.”
Jordan Kroon encourages Tyrell Malacia’s ability to play in the Premier League and believes it is a good step up for the Dutch internationals career.
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Finally, when asked about Malacia being linked to a move with Manchester United with a lot of people talking about the defender but not knowing much about the player, Kroon says: “He's a very serious guy. Not like the typical football player and not interested in social media.
"He puts in a huge effort and is incredibly good at dealing with pressure. He has delivered the goods in big matches for both club and national teams."
With Tyrell Malacia looking to be Manchester United’s first signing in the transfer window, it is important to understand the qualities of what makes him so special.
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With the Dutch defender starting his career at Feyenoord in the academy and being able to work his way into the first team becoming an essential asset, the 22-year-old defender has displayed his ability to improve and develop, highlighting the strong mentality needed when joining a club like Manchester United.
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