Aston Villa man who departed on loan year after arrival reportedly set for £25m move
The Aston Villa forward has been out on loan at Roma.
He has only spent a season at Aston Villa but it looks highly likely Donyell Malen will be making a swift permanent exit this summer.
Signed in January last year from Borussia Dortmund - he enjoyed a decent spell at Villa under Unai Emery.
But having scored seven times already this season - the 27-year-old Dutch forward was quickly out of the exit door at Villa Park, a year on from his arrival.
He was loaned out to Roma with a 25 million Euro purchase option as part of the deal.
He has enjoyed a superb spell with the Italian club, scoring 12 goals across the Serie A and the Europa League.
He has helped the club regain a place in the Champions League and now according to Dutch outlet Voetbal International, it is almost certain he will stay at the club.
They state that Roma have exercised their option to buy Malen, meaning his time at Villa will soon be coming to an end.
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