Donyell Malen is undergoing a Roma medical ahead of a loan with a €28m buy clause triggered if Roma qualify for Europe. Punters: Roma’s likely European qualification makes the permanent move probable — consider backing Malen in anytime goalscorer markets at Roma or betting on Roma to secure a top-six finish, as a permanent signing would increase his minutes and goal opportunities.
Donyell Malen set for Roma medical as loan includes €28m buy clause
Donyell Malen has travelled to Italy to undergo a medical ahead of a loan move from Aston Villa to Roma for the remainder of the season. The deal reportedly contains a €28m clause that will automatically convert the loan into a permanent transfer if Roma qualify for any European competition next season.
Medical and transfer mechanics
The arrangement is structured as a short-term loan with a conditional purchase clause. The €28m fee becomes payable only if Roma secure European qualification, a scenario that currently appears likely given their league position.
How Malen performed at Aston Villa
Malen joined Aston Villa from Borussia Dortmund in January. He has contributed seven goals across all competitions this season and is one of Villa’s leading scorers in 2025/26. His Villa record includes 35 Premier League appearances, of which seven were starts, underlining a mixed spell in terms of starting opportunities.
What Malen offers Roma under Gasperini
Roma, currently fifth in Serie A under Gian Piero Gasperini, will add Malen to a side pushing for European football. The transfer gives Roma a forward with Premier League and Bundesliga experience who can add depth and a different attacking option as they chase continental qualification.
Implications for Aston Villa and the market
Selling Malen so soon after his arrival signals Villa’s willingness to move players on for the right valuation and could free up space in their forward ranks. For markets and managers, the clause makes Roma’s push for Europe even more consequential: if they secure qualification the transfer becomes permanent, changing squad planning and betting markets around Roma’s goalscorers.
Betting and tactical outlook
If Roma complete the deal and give Malen regular minutes, bettors may find value in anytime goalscorer and first-goal markets involving him, and in markets tied to Roma’s final league position. Villa’s reduced reliance on Malen would affect their attacking dynamics, making goal markets involving Villa similarly worth watching.
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