Tyrell Malacia could leave Manchester United. The left-back is considering a concrete offer from Saudi Arabia, well-informed sources have confirmed.
Over the past six months, Tyrell Malacia has experienced a career phase filled with both team success and personal uncertainty.
Loaned out by Manchester United to PSV Eindhoven for the second half of the 2024–25 season, the Dutch international added a league title to his résumé as the Eredivisie giants secured their domestic crown. However, while the team celebrated silverware, Malacia's individual performances were more modest. Limited playing time, competition for the left-back role, and inconsistent form meant he never fully established himself as a key figure in the starting eleven. Despite this, his potential, technical ability, and previous pedigree at Feyenoord and United have kept his stock relatively high across European markets.
Malacia’s current situation has sparked renewed interest in the 25-year-old defender. With Manchester United undergoing another transitional summer under new management, and with Rúben Amorim reportedly not counting on the Dutchman as part of his long-term plans, Malacia has found himself on the fringes. He has been left out of United’s preseason squad, and sources close to the club have confirmed that the Red Devils are open to letting him go either on loan again or in a permanent transfer if the right offer comes in.
Interest in Malacia has been widespread. Several mid-table clubs from France’s Ligue 1, Germany’s Bundesliga, and Italy’s Serie A have made informal approaches in recent weeks. These clubs see him as a low-risk, high-upside option to strengthen their left flank, especially given his age, international experience with the Netherlands, and tactical versatility. However, none of those European suitors have moved past the exploratory phase until now.
On Friday, the situation took a decisive turn. A firm, concrete offer landed on the table for Malacia but it came from outside Europe. A Saudi Arabian club, whose identity remains undisclosed for now, submitted an official proposal to the player’s representatives. According to well-informed sources, the Saudi club is prepared to make a significant financial commitment to secure Malacia’s services, and initial discussions between the two parties have already begun.
The offer on the table is believed to be worth around seven million euros, a figure that would likely be acceptable to Manchester United, given that Malacia has fallen down the pecking order and the club is looking to reshape the squad. More importantly, the Saudi proposal includes a highly lucrative personal package for the player reportedly far more than what he currently earns at Old Trafford or could expect from most European clubs at this stage of his career.
Malacia, who still has two years remaining on his contract with United, is now carefully weighing his options. While a move to the Saudi Pro League would represent a significant lifestyle and competitive change, it also offers financial security and the chance to be a leading figure at a top-level club in an increasingly ambitious league. The defender is understood to be consulting with his family, agent, and close circle before making a decision.
If Malacia decides to accept the Saudi offer, it is expected that a formal multi-million euro bid will be submitted to Manchester United within days. United are unlikely to stand in his way, given their current priorities and Malacia’s position in the squad. The club is also keen to trim the wage bill and generate funds for reinforcements in other key areas, particularly central midfield and centre-back.
For Malacia, the next step could define the trajectory of his career. A return to the Eredivisie or a mid-tier European side might provide a safer, more familiar environment but a move to Saudi Arabia presents a unique opportunity to reassert himself as a top-level player in a fast-growing league that has already attracted numerous international stars.
As things stand, the ball is in Malacia’s court. His decision in the coming days could mark the beginning of a new chapter one that takes him far from Manchester but perhaps closer to a starring role he has yet to fully claim.
