Aston Villa Exit Confirmed as Donyell Malen Finds Roma Spark

Malen Makes His Mark in Serie A

Donyell Malen’s move from Aston Villa to Roma now looks set to become permanent, with the Serie A club activating the buy clause in his loan agreement.

Roma Reward Ruthless Form

According to Fabrizio Romano, Roma have moved to secure the Netherlands forward after confirming European football for next season. Sky in Italy report that Roma paid a £1.7m loan fee, with a further £21.6m due once the deal becomes permanent.

🚨💛❤️ AS Roma have officially activated €25m buy clause for Donyell Malen to join on permanent deal from Aston Villa.

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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 13, 2026

For Aston Villa, this represents a clean resolution. For Malen, it is vindication. Thirteen goals and two assists in 16 Serie A appearances have turned a temporary switch into a statement of intent.

Aston Villa Move On

Villa bank the fee, Roma keep a finisher in form, and Donyell Malen continues a career reboot built on sharp movement, confidence and goals.