Netherlands International Spotted at Man United Training to Complete Old Trafford Move

Netherlands International Spotted at Man United Training to Complete Old Trafford Move

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:06 PM
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  • Feyenoord defender Tyrell Malacia has been spotted at Man united's Carrington training base
  • Malacia is set to become the Red Devils' first signing this summer as Erik ten Hag kicks off his reign
  • The 22-year-old was initially set to join French giants Lyon before the Red Devils hijacked the transfer
  • The Netherlands international is expected to rival the pair of Luke Shaw and Alex Telles for a spot in the left-back

Manchester United are finally close to sealing Tyrell Malacia's transfer after the Dutchman was seen arriving at the club's training ground to complete his move.

Malacia is expected to become United's first summer signing, with the club yet to make any new signing thus far.

Tyrell Malacia, Dutch Eredivisie match, Feyenoord, Cambuur, Stadium Feijenoord. Photo by Angelo Blankespoor.
Tyrell Malacia celebrates during the Dutch Eredivisie match between Feyenoord v SC Cambuur at the Stadium Feijenoord. Photo by Angelo Blankespoor.
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According to The Mirror, the Red Devils have been looking to close the transfer after the hijacked Malacia's move to French club Lyon.

The publication claims the Old Trafford dwellers are expected to pay Feyenoord £15.7m to secure the defender's long-term contract.

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Tyrell Malacia spotted at Man United training ground

So close the defender's move to Man United is that he was spotted at the club's Carrington training base earlier on Monday, July 4.

Mirror UK claims the 22-year-old was chauffeur-driven into the facility, making the official announcement of his arrival imminent.

The development comes just hours after the Daily Mail reported that Malacia had jetted into Manchester on Sunday to have his Man United medicals.

Once the deal is complete, the Dutch international is expected to rival Luke Shaw and Alex Telles for a spot in the left-back.

Ten Hag stunned after Timber rejected Old Trafford move

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Man United boss Erik ten Hag has been left stunned after Ajax star Jurrien Timber turned down the chance to join him at Old Trafford this summer.

Ten Hag was reportedly confident of convincing the Netherlands international to reunite with him at the Theatre of Dreams.

However, the Ajax defender is said to be reluctant to move to the Premier League this summer due to concerns about playing time.

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