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Donyell Malen Transfer from Aston Villa to Roma

43d ago

Donyell Malen joined Roma on loan, having become frustrated with his lack of opportunities to play as the main forward for Aston Villa. Sky Sports' Chris Sutton questioned the timing of Malen's departure, asking why he was sold so early in the month when Aston Villa had not secured a replacement. Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp also commented that Malen leaving in midweek seemed like a strange decision, given Villa's lack of options on the bench.

Donyell Malen joined Roma on loan, having become frustrated with his lack of opportunities to play as the main forward for Aston Villa. Sky Sports' Chris Sutton questioned the timing of Malen's departure, asking why he was sold so early in the month when Aston Villa had not secured a replacement. Sky Sports' Jamie Redknapp also commented that Malen leaving in midweek seemed like a strange decision, given Villa's lack of options on the bench.

44d ago

According to Tuttomercato, Donyell Malen scored his first goal for Roma on his debut.

According to Tuttomercato, Donyell Malen scored his first goal for Roma on his debut.

44d ago

Tuttomercato reported that Donyell Malen started and made his debut for Roma against Torino. The forward stated he had not played much at Aston Villa recently and that he joined Roma with the goal of playing and scoring goals.

Tuttomercato reported that Donyell Malen started and made his debut for Roma against Torino. The forward stated he had not played much at Aston Villa recently and that he joined Roma with the goal of playing and scoring goals.

45d ago

The possible starting position of new acquisition Donyell Malen for Roma against Torino was referenced by Gian Piero Gasperini.

The possible starting position of new acquisition Donyell Malen for Roma against Torino was referenced by Gian Piero Gasperini.

45d ago

Donyell Malen announced on his social media that he has joined Roma. Malen stated that he was convinced by the passion and ambition of the club and that he is looking forward to working with Gasperini. He will wear the number 14 shirt at Roma.

Donyell Malen announced on his social media that he has joined Roma. Malen stated that he was convinced by the passion and ambition of the club and that he is looking forward to working with Gasperini. He will wear the number 14 shirt at Roma.

46d ago

On Friday, Roma announced the loan signing of Donyell Malen from Aston Villa. Roma has paid approximately €2m for the striker's six-month loan, and the agreement includes an option to buy set at approximately €25m. According to Gazzetta, the move will become permanent if Malen makes 50% of appearances across all competitions, playing for at least 35 minutes in each, and if Roma qualifies for the Champions League or Europa League. Aston Villa will also receive 10% of any future capital gain from Malen’s sale, which applies to earnings made by Roma if they sell the player in the future.

On Friday, Roma announced the loan signing of Donyell Malen from Aston Villa. Roma has paid approximately €2m for the striker's six-month loan, and the agreement includes an option to buy set at approximately €25m. According to Gazzetta, the move will become permanent if Malen makes 50% of appearances across all competitions, playing for at least 35 minutes in each, and if Roma qualifies for the Champions League or Europa League. Aston Villa will also receive 10% of any future capital gain from Malen’s sale, which applies to earnings made by Roma if they sell the player in the future.

46d ago

According to Transfermarkt, the departure of Donyell Malen from Aston Villa to Roma is confirmed. On Friday, Aston Villa confirmed that winger Donyell Malen has left the club. Malen has moved to Roma on an initial loan deal that includes a mandatory clause for the move to become permanent in the summer transfer window. The Serie A side will pay a total fee of just over €27 million for Donyell Malen.

According to Transfermarkt, the departure of Donyell Malen from Aston Villa to Roma is confirmed. On Friday, Aston Villa confirmed that winger Donyell Malen has left the club. Malen has moved to Roma on an initial loan deal that includes a mandatory clause for the move to become permanent in the summer transfer window. The Serie A side will pay a total fee of just over €27 million for Donyell Malen.

46d ago

AS Roma has stated that Donyell Malen is joining the club from Aston Villa on an initial loan. The agreement includes a purchase option for the summer of 29 million euros, which is applicable under certain conditions, and this amount can increase by an additional two million euros.

AS Roma has stated that Donyell Malen is joining the club from Aston Villa on an initial loan. The agreement includes a purchase option for the summer of 29 million euros, which is applicable under certain conditions, and this amount can increase by an additional two million euros.

46d ago

Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that Donyell Malen will continue his career at AS Roma and that the transfer has been announced via the official channels of the Italian club. The report states that the 26-year-old forward will be loaned from Aston Villa for the rest of the season and will make a permanent transfer in the summer. According to the same report, Roma pays a loan fee of 2.3 million euros and must activate a purchase option of approximately 29 million euros at the end of the season. The report adds that Aston Villa bought Malen a year ago for 25 million euros from Borussia Dortmund.

Voetbalprimeur.nl reports that Donyell Malen will continue his career at AS Roma and that the transfer has been announced via the official channels of the Italian club. The report states that the 26-year-old forward will be loaned from Aston Villa for the rest of the season and will make a permanent transfer in the summer. According to the same report, Roma pays a loan fee of 2.3 million euros and must activate a purchase option of approximately 29 million euros at the end of the season. The report adds that Aston Villa bought Malen a year ago for 25 million euros from Borussia Dortmund.

47d ago

Donyell Malen has joined Roma on a half-season loan that includes a conditional obligation for the club to purchase his contract at the end of the season. According to reports from Italian media, the loan requires a payment of 2.3 million euros, and the purchase will cost 29 million euros.

Donyell Malen has joined Roma on a half-season loan that includes a conditional obligation for the club to purchase his contract at the end of the season. According to reports from Italian media, the loan requires a payment of 2.3 million euros, and the purchase will cost 29 million euros.

47d ago

Tuttomercato reports that Donyell Malen has arrived at Ciampino airport from Birmingham, where Roma fans welcomed him. Malen is set to undergo a medical examination before signing a contract. He is joining from Aston Villa on a paid loan valued at two million euros. The deal includes a mandatory buyout clause of 25 million euros, which becomes active if Roma qualifies for the Europa League or the Champions League.

Tuttomercato reports that Donyell Malen has arrived at Ciampino airport from Birmingham, where Roma fans welcomed him. Malen is set to undergo a medical examination before signing a contract. He is joining from Aston Villa on a paid loan valued at two million euros. The deal includes a mandatory buyout clause of 25 million euros, which becomes active if Roma qualifies for the Europa League or the Champions League.

48d ago

Donyell Malen is in Rome for medical examinations ahead of signing a contract with the giallorossi, according to CalcioMercato. He is arriving on a loan deal that includes an option to buy. This option can become an obligation dependent on Gasperini's team qualifying for the Champions League or Europa League.

Donyell Malen is in Rome for medical examinations ahead of signing a contract with the giallorossi, according to CalcioMercato. He is arriving on a loan deal that includes an option to buy. This option can become an obligation dependent on Gasperini's team qualifying for the Champions League or Europa League.

48d ago

Tuttomercato reports that Donyell Malen is arriving from Aston Villa to Roma as a key reinforcement for Gasperini's attack. Malen is one of two official reinforcements for the attack. The total investment for him and Robinio Vaz will be over 50 million euros, a figure that includes immediate costs and payments to be made in the summer.

Tuttomercato reports that Donyell Malen is arriving from Aston Villa to Roma as a key reinforcement for Gasperini's attack. Malen is one of two official reinforcements for the attack. The total investment for him and Robinio Vaz will be over 50 million euros, a figure that includes immediate costs and payments to be made in the summer.

48d ago

Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has announced that Donyell Malen is moving from Aston Villa to AS Roma and has confirmed the transfer with his characteristic phrase. The forward will be loaned for six months, after which Roma will pay Aston Villa approximately £25 million, which is around €29 million. While it was previously reported that the purchase option would become mandatory if Roma qualified for European football, Fabrizio Romano indicates that it is an option to buy that must be exercised regardless.

Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has announced that Donyell Malen is moving from Aston Villa to AS Roma and has confirmed the transfer with his characteristic phrase. The forward will be loaned for six months, after which Roma will pay Aston Villa approximately £25 million, which is around €29 million. While it was previously reported that the purchase option would become mandatory if Roma qualified for European football, Fabrizio Romano indicates that it is an option to buy that must be exercised regardless.

48d ago

Fabrizio Romano reports that Donyell Malen is set to join Roma, as a total agreement has been reached between Aston Villa and the player's agents. Aston Villa has given Malen permission to travel to Rome today. The operation was led by Roma's sporting director, Ricky Massara. The deal is structured as a loan with a fee of £2 million and includes a buyout clause of £25 million, which is set to become obligatory. Aston Villa has accepted all the terms and approved the player's departure.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Donyell Malen is set to join Roma, as a total agreement has been reached between Aston Villa and the player's agents. Aston Villa has given Malen permission to travel to Rome today. The operation was led by Roma's sporting director, Ricky Massara. The deal is structured as a loan with a fee of £2 million and includes a buyout clause of £25 million, which is set to become obligatory. Aston Villa has accepted all the terms and approved the player's departure.

48d ago

According to Fabrizio Romano, Donyell Malen has received permission from a club from Birmingham to fly to Rome on Wednesday for a medical examination and to finalize the details of a loan deal. The reported loan fee is two million euros, with a conditional purchase option said to be approximately 29 million euros.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Donyell Malen has received permission from a club from Birmingham to fly to Rome on Wednesday for a medical examination and to finalize the details of a loan deal. The reported loan fee is two million euros, with a conditional purchase option said to be approximately 29 million euros.

48d ago

Roma has reached an agreement with Aston Villa over the transfer of Donyell Malen. According to Il Tiempo, Malen, who always wanted to play in the Premier League, needed to be convinced of a transfer but is now open to a move to Stadio Olimpico. A personal agreement is not yet in place. Voetbal International also reports that Malen is open to the move. Additionally, trainer Gian Piero Gasperini strongly supports the player's arrival.

Roma has reached an agreement with Aston Villa over the transfer of Donyell Malen. According to Il Tiempo, Malen, who always wanted to play in the Premier League, needed to be convinced of a transfer but is now open to a move to Stadio Olimpico. A personal agreement is not yet in place. Voetbal International also reports that Malen is open to the move. Additionally, trainer Gian Piero Gasperini strongly supports the player's arrival.

48d ago

According to Tuttomercato, Donyell Malen's transfer to Roma is impending. The player will reportedly join on a paid loan with an obligation to buy, which is conditional upon Roma's qualification for European competitions. The overall operation is valued at about 27 million euros. The report adds that Massara has reached a final agreement on the player's contract, and the only step remaining is Malen's arrival in Rome.

According to Tuttomercato, Donyell Malen's transfer to Roma is impending. The player will reportedly join on a paid loan with an obligation to buy, which is conditional upon Roma's qualification for European competitions. The overall operation is valued at about 27 million euros. The report adds that Massara has reached a final agreement on the player's contract, and the only step remaining is Malen's arrival in Rome.

48d ago

According to Tuttomercato, Roma is awaiting the arrival of Donyell Malen, who is expected to arrive today.

According to Tuttomercato, Roma is awaiting the arrival of Donyell Malen, who is expected to arrive today.

49d ago

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Roma has made an improved offer to Aston Villa for Donyell Malen, consisting of a €2 million loan with a €25 million option to buy if Roma qualifies for a European competition. There is no clause related to the number of appearances by Malen. Di Marzio also states that contacts are ongoing and that Roma has made a serious offer. Italian Sky Sport reports that Donyell Malen is arriving on loan at Roma from Aston Villa, with an option to buy for €25 million at the end of the season. Additionally, Transfer News Live states that Roma has agreed a loan deal with an option to buy Malen for a fee of just under £25M. Malen is reportedly Plan B for Roma after a bid for Joshua Zirkee failed. This season, Malen has scored seven goals and provided two assists in 29 appearances for Aston Villa.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Roma has made an improved offer to Aston Villa for Donyell Malen, consisting of a €2 million loan with a €25 million option to buy if Roma qualifies for a European competition. There is no clause related to the number of appearances by Malen. Di Marzio also states that contacts are ongoing and that Roma has made a serious offer. Italian Sky Sport reports that Donyell Malen is arriving on loan at Roma from Aston Villa, with an option to buy for €25 million at the end of the season. Additionally, Transfer News Live states that Roma has agreed a loan deal with an option to buy Malen for a fee of just under £25M. Malen is reportedly Plan B for Roma after a bid for Joshua Zirkee failed. This season, Malen has scored seven goals and provided two assists in 29 appearances for Aston Villa.

49d ago

According to TMW, Roma is making a determined effort to sign Donyell Malen and is in a better position than Atletico Madrid to do so because of the player's preference. The report adds that Malen currently favors Roma because the proposed deal's structure provides greater long-term stability. Roma's offer is said to be a loan with an obligation to buy, contingent on certain conditions.

According to TMW, Roma is making a determined effort to sign Donyell Malen and is in a better position than Atletico Madrid to do so because of the player's preference. The report adds that Malen currently favors Roma because the proposed deal's structure provides greater long-term stability. Roma's offer is said to be a loan with an obligation to buy, contingent on certain conditions.

49d ago

According to Sky Sports, AS Roma is making every effort to acquire Donyell Malen from Aston Villa as soon as possible, with the club hoping that the player will fly to Rome tomorrow. Transfer journalist Gianluca di Marzio reports that AS Roma is attempting to finalize the transfer today so that Donyell Malen can arrive in Rome on Wednesday. Both parties are in continuous contact and are discussing the final details. Donyell Malen has a contract with Aston Villa until the summer of 2029.

According to Sky Sports, AS Roma is making every effort to acquire Donyell Malen from Aston Villa as soon as possible, with the club hoping that the player will fly to Rome tomorrow. Transfer journalist Gianluca di Marzio reports that AS Roma is attempting to finalize the transfer today so that Donyell Malen can arrive in Rome on Wednesday. Both parties are in continuous contact and are discussing the final details. Donyell Malen has a contract with Aston Villa until the summer of 2029.

49d ago

It was recently reported that Donyell Malen is already on his way to AS Roma and only needs to approve the transfer. AS Roma and Aston Villa are reportedly in advanced negotiations for a loan that includes a purchase option valued between 25 and 30 million euros. According to Di Marzio, Roma has made a higher offer than Atletico Madrid, and there is cautious optimism in Rome that the deal can be finalized soon.

It was recently reported that Donyell Malen is already on his way to AS Roma and only needs to approve the transfer. AS Roma and Aston Villa are reportedly in advanced negotiations for a loan that includes a purchase option valued between 25 and 30 million euros. According to Di Marzio, Roma has made a higher offer than Atletico Madrid, and there is cautious optimism in Rome that the deal can be finalized soon.

50d ago

Fabrizio Romano reports that Aston Villa and AS Roma are nearing an agreement for a loan for Donyell Malen, whereas Gianluca Di Marzio states the agreement is already in place. There is not yet a personal agreement between Donyell Malen and AS Roma, but the player is in talks with representatives of the club about personal terms. AS Roma wants to sign Malen this winter, and Aston Villa is willing to let him leave this month. According to Di Marzio, a purchase option between 25 and 30 million euros will be included in the deal.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Aston Villa and AS Roma are nearing an agreement for a loan for Donyell Malen, whereas Gianluca Di Marzio states the agreement is already in place. There is not yet a personal agreement between Donyell Malen and AS Roma, but the player is in talks with representatives of the club about personal terms. AS Roma wants to sign Malen this winter, and Aston Villa is willing to let him leave this month. According to Di Marzio, a purchase option between 25 and 30 million euros will be included in the deal.

50d ago

According to 'Sky Italia', AS Roma is interested in Donyell Malen. The Aston Villa forward was in the starting lineup for five out of a possible 21 matches in the Premier League.

According to 'Sky Italia', AS Roma is interested in Donyell Malen. The Aston Villa forward was in the starting lineup for five out of a possible 21 matches in the Premier League.

51d ago

According to Nicolò Schira, an intermediary has actively offered Donyell Malen to AS Roma. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that AS Roma have significant interest in Donyell Malen, because they are searching for more explosiveness and depth in attack and view him as a player who fits the style envisioned by coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The Italian sports newspaper states that Aston Villa acquired Malen from Borussia Dortmund in January 2025 for a substantial amount, are not willing to sell at a loss, and are demanding a fee of approximately 35 million euros for the 26-year-old forward.

According to Nicolò Schira, an intermediary has actively offered Donyell Malen to AS Roma. La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that AS Roma have significant interest in Donyell Malen, because they are searching for more explosiveness and depth in attack and view him as a player who fits the style envisioned by coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The Italian sports newspaper states that Aston Villa acquired Malen from Borussia Dortmund in January 2025 for a substantial amount, are not willing to sell at a loss, and are demanding a fee of approximately 35 million euros for the 26-year-old forward.

51d ago

Il Tempo reports that Roma has initiated contact with Aston Villa regarding forward Donyell Malen. The deal is being structured as a loan with an option to buy.

Il Tempo reports that Roma has initiated contact with Aston Villa regarding forward Donyell Malen. The deal is being structured as a loan with an option to buy.

51d ago

According to Alfredo Pedullà, Roma's sporting director, Frederic Massara, is attempting to sign Donyell Malen from Aston Villa. The player has also been proposed to Juventus, and Roma is not the only club interested in him. Malen has 49 caps and 13 goals for the Netherlands and has scored 4 goals and provided 1 assist in 21 appearances in the current Premier League season.

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According to Alfredo Pedullà, Roma's sporting director, Frederic Massara, is attempting to sign Donyell Malen from Aston Villa. The player has also been proposed to Juventus, and Roma is not the only club interested in him. Malen has 49 caps and 13 goals for the Netherlands and has scored 4 goals and provided 1 assist in 21 appearances in the current Premier League season.

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