Malacia says no regrets over United exit despite training with youth

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 09:08 · Archive

Tyrell Malacia has joined FC Cincinnati after his Manchester United contract expired, saying he has no regrets despite being exiled to train with youth players.

Tyrell Malacia has joined MLS side FC Cincinnati after his Manchester United contract expired, saying he has no regrets about his time at Old Trafford. The 27-year-old Dutch left-back underwent two major knee operations during his spell at United, spending 18 months sidelined before returning to full fitness in November 2024.

Malacia enjoyed a strong debut season under Erik ten Hag in 2022 following his £13m move from Feyenoord, playing 39 times across all competitions. However, he made only 11 further appearances over the next three seasons. When Ruben Amorim took over as manager, Malacia was exiled to train separately from the first team squad along with Marcus Rashford, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho, with no future at the club under the Portuguese manager.

Malacia told BBC Sport that Amorim provided no explanation for his exile. 'I don't know where that came from, I don't know if it was Ruben or higher up or anything,' he said. He described training in a small group of five, and later alone or with the under-18s, as mentally difficult. He has since resumed his career in MLS, starting four successive games for Cincinnati in October.

How it is being reported

• Tyrell Malacia reveals brutal reality of life in Ruben Amorim's bomb squad as Man United flop claims former boss gave him NO explanation for his exileMalacia, 27, enjoyed a strong debut campaign under Erik ten Hag, before a complicated knee injury left the full-back sidelined for 18 months.Daily Mail Sport · 24 Oct, 08:54
• Malacia has 'no regrets' over Man Utd - despite having to train with kidsTyrell Malacia opens up on his time at Manchester United after moving to FC Cincinnati to restart his career in Major League Soccer.BBC Sport · 24 Oct, 07:19

In this story: Tyrell Malacia · Manchester United · FC Cincinnati · Ruben Amorim · Erik ten Hag · Feyenoord

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