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January 19, 2026
‘Who on earth have we just signed?’: Donyell Malen makes instant impact for Roma
Gian Piero Gasperini is clearly a fan of the on-loan Aston Villa forward who shone in their 2-0 victory at Torino
TL;DR
- Donyell Malen scored twice in his Roma debut against Torino, showing immediate impact.
- Malen's partnership with Paulo Dybala appears promising, with both players complimenting each other's play.
- Torino's defensive weaknesses contributed to Malen's successful debut.
- Roma's need for a consistent goal scorer is highlighted, with Malen potentially filling that role.
- The signing of Malen reflects Roma's urgency to qualify for the Champions League.
- Paulo Dybala's contract situation remains uncertain, with his performance making him indispensable.
- Malen's loan deal includes an obligation to buy based on team qualification and player minutes.
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