Tyrell Malacia, Erik ten Hag's first signing at Manchester United, has started to settle into the squad this week, and now, has been seen in the brand new home kit.
After signing from Feyenoord officially on Tuesday, Malacia has almost had a week with his teammates before pre-season fixtures begin.
The Dutchman will likely be involved against Liverpool this coming Tuesday, and that will give United fans a first chance to see him in the new home kit, which was released on Friday.
Or will it...
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A special treat from the United TikTok account on Saturday has given us first sighted access to the player in the new shirt.
The collar and classic look of the strip is something that has attracted many fans.
Malacia pulls it off well, in a video where he is tasked with practicing is celebration in front of club media.
The defender will certainly be one to watch as United enter their pre-season games in the coming days.
Ten Hag recently revealed the reason behind signing the 22-year-old.
“I think he’s the modern left-back or full-back,
“He suits the profile [we were looking for] and most important from every full-back is that he closes the right area.
“He can also take part in the offensive side of our game, and he can do that really well,” Ten Hag added. “I think he will really contribute to the team.”
With the team from Merseyside as his first potential test, Malacia will be keen to impress Ten Hag ahead of the new season.
United fans will be hoping to see some more new faces don the brand new shirt.
Christian Eriksen is set for his Manchester United medical in the coming days, with him deciding to move to Old Trafford over an extended stay with Brentford.
He could join the squad at a later date on the tour.
Meanwhile, both Lisandro Martinez and Frenkie de Jong are clear Ten Hag targets that he wants to join.
However, United are dealing with problems with both Ajax and Barcelona in negotiations.
Topics: Manchester United, Tyrell Malacia, Erik Ten Hag, Liverpool, Football, Premier League
Cain Smith