Aston Villa forward Donyell Malen is reportedly set to make a permanent move to Roma this summer for a fee of £25 million, following a successful loan spell in Italy. The 27-year-old Dutch international joined Villa from Borussia Dortmund in January 2025 but was loaned out to Roma a year later after scoring seven goals for the Premier League side.
Impressive Loan Spell
Malen has thrived in Serie A, netting 12 goals across the league and Europa League. His performances helped Roma secure a Champions League spot for next season. According to Dutch outlet Voetbal International, Roma have exercised their €25 million purchase option, making the transfer almost certain.
Villa's Brief Stint
Signed under Unai Emery, Malen showed promise at Villa Park but was quickly moved on. The deal includes the buy option, and with Roma eager to keep him, his time at Villa will soon end. The move highlights Villa's transfer strategy and Malen's resurgence in Italy.
