Tyrell Malacia and FC Cincinnati
18 September 2026
FC Cincinnati officially signed former Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia on a free transfer. The 27-year-old Netherlands international agreed a contract through June 2027 with a club option for the 2027-28 MLS season after leaving Old Trafford.
Cincinnati acquired an international roster slot from St. Louis City for $200,000 in 2026 General Allocation Money to complete the move. Malacia leaves United after 50 appearances, with injuries having disrupted much of his spell following his 2022 arrival from Feyenoord.