Overview
- Roma confirmed Malen’s arrival on a temporary deal, with reports citing a loan fee of about €2m, a buy clause near €25m and a 10% future capital‑gain entitlement for Aston Villa.
- Multiple outlets report the obligation to buy would be triggered if Malen logs at least 35 minutes in 50% of matches and Roma qualify for European competition.
- Malen is expected to push for a starting role under Gian Piero Gasperini, with wages reported around €4m per season.
- Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said the move made sense given Malen’s desire for more starts, the team’s balance and the club’s interests.
- Villa are working to sign Tammy Abraham as a replacement, with the player open to returning, but any January move depends on Beşiktaş resolving a conditional obligation to buy in his current loan.