The Netherlands defender, 22, made 136 appearances for his childhood club Feyenoord.

Malacia is the first new arrival of Erik ten Hag’s tenure as United manager following his move from Ajax.

“It’s an incredible feeling to have joined,” he said.

Malacia added: “This is a new chapter for me, a new league with new team-mates and a tremendous manager leading us.

“I know from playing against his teams in the Eredivisie, the qualities that he has and what he demands of his players.

“While I know that I am still young and will continue to develop, I can promise the United fans that I will leave everything on the pitch every time I pull on the red shirt.”

The left-sided defender had been in talks with French club Lyon before United stepped in.

It had been hoped the deal for the Dutch international would be done on Monday but it was delayed waiting for a work permit.

It is anticipated Malacia, who plays on the left side, will be part of the United squad that leaves for its pre-season trip to Thailand and Australia on Friday afternoon.

John Murtough, United’s football director, said: “Tyrell is an exciting, dynamic young footballer with excellent experience for his age, including five seasons in the Eredivisie, a European final and full International honours for the Netherlands.

“We look forward to seeing him continue to develop under the guidance of Erik ten Hag and his coaching team in the years ahead.”

The announcement comes just a day after it was reported Denmark international Christian Eriksen had agreed on principle to join United.

The 30-year-old’s short-term contract at Brentford ended last month and it is believed Eriksen could also have returned to Thomas Frank’s side, but the lure of playing for United proved too much.

A three-year contract is being prepared for the midfielder, who is still to have his medical at Old Trafford.

Former Ghanaian defender, Christian Attah Gyan, has passed on after struggling with health problems for four years.

Gyan, popularly known as ‘Atta Rasta’, died on Wednesday morning at a hospital in Netherlands where he was living after his retirement in 2010.

The dutch giants, Feyenoord reacted on their club official website as they paid tribute to their former star, Attah Gyan after the recent news.

“With Gyan, Feyenoord loses a former player with a real Feyenoord heart, a favourite of the legion and above all a fantastic person. The club wishes all relatives a lot of strength in coping with this great loss,” part of the statement read.

Per reports, supporters of Feyenoord collected an amount of €35,000 to support his medical bills during an Dutch Eredivisie match against NAC Breda in September, 2017.

Gyan joined Feyenoord Rotterdam in 1996 and remained with the club for eight seasons where he became a ‘Cult Hero’ after emerging to be favourite of the fans.

The former Black Stars defender featured in the 2002 UEFA Cup Final against Borussia Dortmund with Feyenoord winning 3-2 in the end.

Gyan also won a Dutch League Championship and a Johan Cruyff Shield with Feyenoord during his time.

Meanwhile, he was part of Black Starlets that won Gold against Brazil in 1995 at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Ecuador.