TransferBBC SportUnverified source· 18 Sept 2026
Malacia seals free transfer to FC Cincinnati
After an injury-hit spell at Old Trafford, the Dutch left-back heads to MLS on a free.
T. Malacia
player
Player
Tyrell Malacia
Position
Left-back
From
Manchester United
To
FC Cincinnati
Fee
Free transfer
What happened. FC Cincinnati have signed former Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia on a free transfer. The 27-year-old Netherlands international left Old Trafford at the end of last season and has signed a deal running until next June, with an option to extend for 2027-28.
- Malacia made 50 appearances for United after joining from Feyenoord in 2022.
- He spent 2024-25 on loan at PSV Eindhoven, helping them win the Eredivisie.
- Cincinnati hold an option to extend his contract for the 2027-28 season.
“We are excited to add a player of Tyrell's experience.”
— Chris Albright
Malacia will look to revive his career in MLS after an injury-disrupted stint in England.
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