‘To Manchester United fans, you are getting a very talented full-back’: Former Red Devils star Robin van Persie heaps praise on Tyrell Malacia after the Dutch defender completed £14.6m move from Feyenoord to kick off Erik ten Hag era
- Tyrell Malacia is first signing by new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag
- His arrival was approved by his former Feyenoord team-mate Robin van Persie
- Van Persie is an old favourite at United having signed for the club 10 years ago
- He posted a Twitter message assuring United fans of Malacia’s quality
Manchester United‘s revolution finally got underway on Tuesday when the club confirmed its first summer signing with the £14.6million capture of Tyrell Malacia.
The left-back has arrived from Feyenoord and marks the first transfer under new boss Erik Ten Hag who will be looking to guide the Red Devils back into the Champions League next season.
United fans are sure to be excited at the arrival of the Holland international, who has been congratulated to his move by a former United and Feyenoord favourite Robin van Persie.
Manchester United’s new signing Tyrell Malacia (left) has been congratulated on his arrival at the club for former Red Devils and Feyenoord favourite Robin van Persie
The Dutchman, whose career was bookended with spells at the Rotterdam outfit, joined the Red Devils for the 2012-13 season from Arsenal and his 26 goals helped fire United to their last league title won during Sir Alex Ferguson’s final year in charge.
Van Persie ended his career with Feyenoord after two seasons in 2019, which overlapped with Malacia’s first two years as a professional at the Dutch outfit.
The former striker took to Twitter on Tuesday, in a video also tweeted by Feyenoord’s official account, wishing the 22-year-old the best of luck at Old Trafford as well as assuring Red Devils fans their club had made an excellent signing.
‘Hi Tyrell, it’s Robin here, I would like to congratulate…