Overview

• Fabrizio Romano says Malacia will not sign a new deal and will depart Manchester United in 2026, calling the exit a certainty.
• The defender’s contract runs to summer 2026 after an injury-hit spell that included roughly 500 days out with a meniscus problem.
• He spent part of last season on loan at PSV Eindhoven with limited appearances before returning to United for the 2025/26 campaign.
• After being in the summer 'bomb squad' and seeing moves to Elche and Eyüpspor collapse, he was later reintegrated into training and registered for the league.
• Manchester Evening News reports Galatasaray lead the chase and could try for a January move for a nominal fee, with a breakdown in his relationship with Ruben Amorim also reported.