Donyell Malen Archives - The Cult of Calcio

Serie A Preview: Roma vs Lazio – Team News, Lineups & Prediction

May 16, 2026 Marko Vrakela Italian Football, Lazio, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026 Leave a comment

Stadio Olimpico forms the backdrop for a mouth-watering Serie A clash between eternal rivals Roma and Lazio. Sunday’s showdown marks the 164th top-flight edition of the famous Derby della Capitale, with more than just bragging rights at stake.

After the redemption of Donyell Malen, the discussions between Roma and Aston Villa could expand to Matias Soulé.

Aston Villa Testing the Waters for Roma Attacker

May 15, 2026 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma clinched the qualification to at least the UEFA Europa League thanks to Inter beating Lazio in the Coppa Italia final, leading to the activation of Donyell Malen’s €25M option to buy, but the discussions with Aston Villa might not stop there, as the English club is keen on Matias Soulé.

Donyell Malen has been going like gangbusters since joining and will continue to lead the line, but Roma will also need a reliable deputy.

Roma Taking a Look at Some Future Malen Deputies

May 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Donyell Malen has been going like gangbusters since joining and will continue to lead the line for the foreseeable future, but Roma will also need a reliable deputy. Robinio Vaz is too raw, Evan Ferguson won’t be retained, and Artem Dovbyk is on his way out after missing months due to injury.

Roma have been losing ground in the UEFA Champions League race for a few months, with Gian Piero Gasperini coming under scrutiny.

Roma Higher-Ups Siding with Coach over Players amid Dip

April 9, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market

Roma have been leaking oil and losing ground in the UEFA Champions League race for a few months, with Gian Piero Gasperini coming under scrutiny, as, despite a strong start, the Giallorossi are now on par with their usual point tallies. However, the owners have decided to shield the gaffer this time out

Julian Brandt will leave Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer, and Roma have entered the race to sign him.

Roma to Try to Reunite Stellar Borussia Dortmund Duo

March 27, 2026 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Calciomercato, Como, Italian Football, Juventus, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Julian Brandt will leave Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer, and Roma have entered the race to sign him. The Giallorossi have had a few contacts with Francesco Randazzo, who represents the player in Italy. Juventus and Como are lurking, but the capital club has been more active so far.

Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has indicated Federico Gatti as his favorite option to shore up the Milan defense.

Juventus Player Ratings vs Roma: Gatti Saves the Day

March 1, 2026 Marko Vrakela Italian Football, Juventus, Player Ratings, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Roma and Juventus shared the spoils in a nerve-shredding 3-3 draw in Sunday’s mouth-watering Serie A showdown at the Stadio Olimpico. Despite facing a two-goal deficit heading into the last 15 minutes, the Bianconeri managed to avoid defeat in the capital.

Donyell Malen has had a devastating impact since joining Roma on loan from Aston Villa, bagging five goals in his first five appearances.

Malen Putting Up Record Numbers Since Heading to Roma

February 16, 2026 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Donyell Malen has had a devastating impact since joining Roma on an initial loan from Aston Villa, bagging five goals in his first five appearances, thanks to two braces. Only Gabriel Omar Batistuta outdid him in recent history, hitting the net six times in his first six showings.

Manchester United changing their coach in January affected the plans of Roma and Napoli regarding Zirkzee and Mainoo.

Manchester United Forced Napoli and Roma to Scramble

February 10, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

Manchester United changing their coach midway through the January window significantly affected the plans of Roma and Napoli, which were tracking Joshua Zirkzee and Kobbie Mainoo at the time. The Giallorossi pivoted, while the Partenopei didn't.

Gian Piero Gasperini obtained the reinforcements he wanted up front, as Roma added up front, but he wasn't completely satisfied.

Roma Still Splintered Internally During Busy January

February 4, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market One comment

Gian Piero Gasperini obtained the reinforcements he wanted up front, as Roma added Donyell Malen, Bryan Zaragoza, Robinio Vaz, and Lorenzo Venturino in January, but he let it be known that he wasn’t too pleased with the timing and somoe choices following the Udinese loss.

Roma have missed out on Giacomo Raspadori but but will acquire Robinio Vaz from Olympique Marseille and Donyell Malen from Aston Villa.

Roma Quickly Bounce Back with a Double Swoop Up Front

January 14, 2026 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Marseille, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma have missed out on Giacomo Raspadori but have found their men to shore up the frontline, as they’ll acquire Robinio Vaz from Olympique Marseille and Donyell Malen from Aston Villa. The Giallorossi sped up for the talent shortly after being overtaken by Atalanta.

Roma have grown pessimistic about being able to bring in Joshua Zirkzee and are making headway for Donyell Malen.

Roma Turn Their Attention Toward Aston Villa Forward

January 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella Aston Villa, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Roma have grown pessimistic about being able to bring in Joshua Zirkzee even later in the window and have set their sights on a different Premier League striker, Donyell Malen, who’s having an up-and-down season. He has notched seven goals and two assiss.

Milan are set for a face-to-face meeting with Dane Rashford, Marcus’ brother and agent, who’s gauging the offers for the Manchester United wantaway.

Milan Facing Stern Competition from German Powerhouse for Marcus Rashford

January 12, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester United, Serie A, Transfer Market

Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund are reportedly taking concrete steps to beat Milan and Barcelona to Marcus Rashford's signature. According to the Daily Mail, the Germans have identified the out-of-favor Manchester United forward as a perfect replacement for Donyell Malen.

Tag: Donyell Malen