Tyler Malacia is set to continue at Manchester United after the club blocked his proposed exit to Turkey while he was literally waiting to board his flight
Malacia has failed to get first-team football this season and would love to explore other opportunities elsewhere. However, despite getting the green light to travel and complete his medical with the Turkish club, things took a different turn.
According to a report from Dutch outlet Voetbal International, the 26-year-old left-back was at the airport, luggage in hand and preparing to fly to Istanbul to finalise a loan move, when his phone rang.
On the other end of the line was United technical director Jason Wilcox. In a move that has stunned the player’s camp, Wilcox reportedly informed Malacia that the transfer was off and ordered him not to board the plane.
:Tyrell Malacia warms up during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Fulham. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)
The defender was forced to turn around and head back to Manchester, where he’s now set to continue his adventure.
According to report, the reaction from the player’s side has been one of incandescent rage. VI describes the mood as one of “disbelief” and “anger.”
The Netherlands international had spent the days leading up to the deadline negotiating his exit, believing he had the full blessing of the club to leave in search of regular minutes.
Since returning to fitness, Malacia has not featured for the senior side, with the coaching staff preferring other options at left-back. With Luke Shaw fit and other versatile defenders available, Malacia was deemed surplus to requirements until the phone call at the airport.
He has made just one appearance for the senior side all season, clocking just two minutes in the 1-0 win against Newcastle.
The Turkish transfer window remains open until February 6, and it’s left to be seen if United will get his future sorted out.
