I'm happy because competition is good for everyone. I can't wait to meet [James], and I can't wait to meet my new teammates. We have to be a strong and united group with people who care for each other and that is the key to success. Together we can make great success. I want to enjoy everything, I want to get to know the city and get to know new people and my new teammates. I'm really looking forward to discovering the environment of the stadium and I can't wait to take to the pitch and hear the sounds of the stadium and hear the support.
Malacia saw a temporary switch to Spanish side Elche collapse late in the window. It left the 26-year-old as the only member of the group exiled from the squad by Ruben Amorim without a transfer. While Malacia has been left in limbo, Alejandro Garnacho has joined Chelsea, Jadon Sancho moved to Aston Villa on loan and Antony returned to Real Betis.