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Donyell Malen Transfer from Aston Villa to Atlético Madrid
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Atlético Madrid registered interest and enquired about Donyell Malen’s situation in recent days. The Spanish side admire his versatility and explosiveness, but Roma acted decisively and secured priority in negotiations. Atlético are expected to continue searching for attacking reinforcements as they prepare to reshape their squad before the summer window.
According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Atlético Madrid registered interest and enquired about Donyell Malen’s situation in recent days. The Spanish side admire his versatility and explosiveness, but Roma acted decisively and secured priority in negotiations. Atlético are expected to continue searching for attacking reinforcements as they prepare to reshape their squad before the summer window.
Roma is accelerating the deal for Donyell Malen due to competition from Atletico Madrid and Juventus.
Roma is accelerating the deal for Donyell Malen due to competition from Atletico Madrid and Juventus.
According to Tuttomercato, Atletico Madrid is interested in acquiring Donyell Malen following Giacomo Raspadori's exit. Atletico Madrid wants to secure a loan deal for Malen. This differs from Roma's proposal, which includes a mandatory buyout under certain conditions.
According to Tuttomercato, Atletico Madrid is interested in acquiring Donyell Malen following Giacomo Raspadori's exit. Atletico Madrid wants to secure a loan deal for Malen. This differs from Roma's proposal, which includes a mandatory buyout under certain conditions.
Atletico Madrid is targeting Donyell Malen as a replacement for an Italian former Napoli player who is set to join Atalanta. According to TMW, it is less certain that Malen will move to Atletico Madrid.
Atletico Madrid is targeting Donyell Malen as a replacement for an Italian former Napoli player who is set to join Atalanta. According to TMW, it is less certain that Malen will move to Atletico Madrid.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Atletico Madrid is working on signing Donyell Malen from Aston Villa. Malen is reportedly the first choice for Atletico Madrid as a replacement for Giacomo Raspadori. Giacomo Raspadori is close to transferring to Atalanta Bergamo.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Atletico Madrid is working on signing Donyell Malen from Aston Villa. Malen is reportedly the first choice for Atletico Madrid as a replacement for Giacomo Raspadori. Giacomo Raspadori is close to transferring to Atalanta Bergamo.
Sky Sport reports that Atletico Madrid has immediately started searching for a replacement for a departing Raspadori. According to the broadcaster, Donyell Malen is the very first name on the Spanish club's list, based on an indication from Simeone.
Sky Sport reports that Atletico Madrid has immediately started searching for a replacement for a departing Raspadori. According to the broadcaster, Donyell Malen is the very first name on the Spanish club's list, based on an indication from Simeone.
Atlético de Madrid has identified Aston Villa's 26-year-old Dutch forward Donyell Malen as a target to strengthen their attack this winter. According to other Italian media, Aston Villa has reached a tentative agreement with AS Roma for a loan with an option to buy set between €25 and €30 million, which is pending the player's personal agreement. Malen is currently a substitute at his English club, and reports in January 2026 state that Aston Villa are demanding approximately €35 million for a permanent transfer.
Atlético de Madrid has identified Aston Villa's 26-year-old Dutch forward Donyell Malen as a target to strengthen their attack this winter. According to other Italian media, Aston Villa has reached a tentative agreement with AS Roma for a loan with an option to buy set between €25 and €30 million, which is pending the player's personal agreement. Malen is currently a substitute at his English club, and reports in January 2026 state that Aston Villa are demanding approximately €35 million for a permanent transfer.
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