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Donyell Malen Joins AS Roma on £25M Deal

1/14/2026

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  • Donyell Malen will join AS Roma from Aston Villa on a loan that will become a permanent transfer for £25 million.
  • Aston Villa will receive a £2 million loan fee.
  • Malen scored seven goals but started only seven Premier League matches for Villa.
  • Roma's interest remains the most advanced despite competition from Atletico Madrid.
  • Aston Villa may seek an attacking replacement, with Tammy Abraham cited as a potential target.