Overview

• The 26-year-old has rejoined senior sessions after talks with Ruben Amorim at Carrington, having previously worked separately and with the Under-21s.
• He was among the summer “bomb squad” and remained at the club when a proposed loan to Elche collapsed on deadline day as the other four players secured exits.
• Sources close to United say the decision is part of a set plan rather than a response to recent results or injuries in the squad.
• Malacia missed the entire 2023–24 season with a knee injury that required two surgeries, then made eight appearances on loan at PSV in the second half of last season.
• His contract runs to next summer with an option for a further year, and reports indicate he could be named in a Premier League matchday squad again.