Fabrizio Romano: Tyrell Malacia closing in on move to SL Benfica | OneFootball

Manchester United left back Tyrell Malacia is nearing his loan move to SL Benfica.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Malacia has agreed to join the Portuguese club and is waiting for finer details to be finalised before officially completing the move.

Malacia, 25, joined United from Feyenoord in the summer of 2022 as Erik ten Hag’s first signing at the club.

He was seen as a promising addition to the squad, offering competition for Luke Shaw at left-back.

However, his time at Old Trafford has been plagued by misfortune.

Toward the end of the 2022/23 season, Malacia suffered a horrific knee injury that ruled him out for over a year.

The setback severely hampered his progress, and he has yet to regain his spark.

The loan move to Benfica represents an opportunity for Malacia to rebuild his career.

Under the guidance of manager Bruno Lage, he will look to regain match sharpness and confidence.

If he impresses, he could either force his way back into Ruben Amorim’s plans at Man United or secure a permanent move elsewhere.

United have just signed Lecce’s Patrick Dorgu for €35 million. Amorim is said to have pushed for his signing to bolster his team’s left flank.

The club will be hoping that, unlike Malaica, Dorgu can fulfil his potential at Old Trafford.

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