Malacia has endured a tough few years at Old Trafford after a promising first campaign, having become former manager Ten Hag's first signing for United back in 2022. A severe knee injury and later complications meant he missed the entirety of the 2023-24 campaign, but he finally returned to action in late 2024. He made a handful of appearances under Ruben Amorim before being sent to PSV Eindhoven on loan.