Manchester United’s new signing, Tyrell Malacia, has acknowledged that it’s a dream come true playing for the Red Devils.
The Dutch international defender has become Erik Ten Hag’s first signing for the Reds after arriving in a £13million deal from Feyenoord.
However, he has admitted the influence of Robin Van Persie in his Manchester United move.
Like Van Persie, the 22-year-old has moved to the Premier League after coming through the ranks of the Rotterdam club.
“He was a lad who came from the academy at Feyenoord, too – just like me. That’s why I got an extra feeling with this club. In the youth team of Feyenoord, we played a youth tournament at United years ago – and I was so impressed by everything. I said to myself ‘I’ll come back here one day.’ That has now come true and that is, of course, wonderful. He said.
“This is one of the biggest clubs in the world, with a fantastic stadium and a wonderful history- and of course with a lot of top players who have played here. I am proud but also very grateful that I get this opportunity. I understand that the work on an even higher level only begins now.”
Malacia joined Feyenoord at the age of seven and saying goodbye to his teammates at the weekend to travel to Manchester was an emotional experience.
But, he admitted that the chance to play in the Premier League was too good to turn down.
“My team-mates at Feyenoord were very sad because I played together with some for so long and we really built a bond. Everyone wished me the best and I will always keep in touch with a lot of those guys.
“Feyenoord is my club – and it always will be. I am a boy of the club and of the city, so yes Feyenoord is my home and is forever in my heart,” The defender opined.
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