Our former striker, who helped propel Sir Alex Ferguson's side to the Premier League title a decade ago after signing from Arsenal, was with Malacia at Feyenoord in 2018/19, during the final season of the centre-forward's career.
Robin believes the promising full-back has to keep learning every day, from Erik ten Hag and his coaches, but has been impressed by the way he has adapted to our manager's style and demands, following much work on the training pitch.
"I do believe, per window, [you have] to get a couple of the right players in, and Tyrell Malacia is one of them," van Persie told club media during his recent trip to Carrington.