AS Roma make contact with Manchester United for Tyrell Malacia
Last season proved to be disappointing for Manchester United. The team finished 15th in the Premier League, lost the Europa League final to Tottenham and will not play in any European tournament in the 2025/26 season. In such a situation, the club not only need their new players to perform but also needs to get rid of many players who do not have a place in the team’s future plans, and one such name is Tyrell Malacia.
Transfer report and Malacia’s situation
According to Fabrizio Romano, AS Roma have contacted Manchester United regarding Tyrell Malacia. This discussion took place when Roma enquired about the availability of Jadon Sancho, and at the same time, the Serie A side also sought information on Malacia’s deal terms. This conversation made it clear that the Italian club are seriously interested in the Dutch left-back. It is being reported that Malacia himself is also keen on the move, while Besiktas are also showing interest in signing the 26-year-old left-back.
Malacia was brought in by United from Feyenoord and used under Erik ten Hag, but injuries and inconsistent performances halted his progress. He failed to find confidence even after the arrival of Ruben Amorim last season. Amorim also showed confidence in other options in the absence of Luke Shaw, which clearly indicates that Malacia is not part of the club’s long-term plans.
AS Roma make contact with Manchester United for Tyrell Malacia.
A move to Roma would be the best option for Malacia
His playing time has been extremely limited, and whenever the Dutchman has had a chance, he has failed to provide stability to the team. This is why the talk of Malacia’s transfer has intensified, as we reported earlier as well that the club want to sell him this summer itself. It is important for United to get rid of such players, so that the team can be reshaped around new signings like Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko.
Is Roma the right place for Malacia?
Now the question is whether moving to AS Roma will be the right decision for Tyrell Malacia or not. The environment of Serie A can prove to be a new beginning for him. Gian Piero Gasperini’s side have a strong focus on discipline and defensive organisation, and this could be a golden opportunity for the 26-year-old to find his feet again. While a move to a club like Besiktas might give him more freedom and immediate playing time, the competition and tactical depth of Serie A, by remaining in Europe, could give his career the right direction.
From Manchester United’s perspective, the club should prioritise a permanent transfer in this deal. Malacia’s transfer value is not high anymore, and the money from his sale would help in settling the finances after a spending spree this summer. A loan move would only be a temporary solution, while a permanent sale would allow United to shape the squad and avoid unnecessary wage costs.
As for Roma, their left-back position has lacked consistency. Malacia could bring balance to the team with his quick movement and defensive coverage. If Gasperini gives him the confidence, he could easily strengthen Roma’s defence. So our opinion is that a move to Roma would be the best option for Malacia, and it would be in the club’s best interests for United to sell the Dutchman permanently.