Overview
- Aston Villa confirmed Malen’s move to Roma for an undisclosed sum, and Roma said the agreement is a loan with an option to buy.
- Roma announced that Malen will wear the number 14 shirt.
- Malen, a 26-year-old Netherlands international, joined Villa from Borussia Dortmund last January and made 46 appearances, scoring seven this season including braces against Young Boys and Burnley.
- Villa signaled plans to reinforce Unai Emery’s attack and are weighing striker options, with Tammy Abraham reported among their targets.
- Villa have already completed January deals for Alysson from Grêmio and Brian Madjo from Metz, with each fee reported at around £10 million.