Dutch right winger Donyell Malen was brought to Bordussia Dortmund for 30 million in 2021. It started with some really tough seasons for Manlen, but last season the 25-year-old woke up and was an important contributor to the success in the Champons League that went all the way to the final. Now the Premier League door is open.
Two years ago, Dortmund worked to sell or give away Malen, both Turkey and Saudi Arabia were relevant next stops, but he stuck. Then came last season’s convincing performance, where it was reported from the ball island last winter that both Manchester United and Arsenal (played two years at the academy) were interested in the Dutch international.
Now it is Aston Villa who are on track, well into negotiations with the goal of a transfer. The template is lightning fast and dribbling, at PSV he was compared to Alexis Sanchez.
The Athletic reports that negotiations are at an advanced stage between Villa and Dortmund, with the Premier League club’s bid of €18 million just slightly below Dortmund’s demands.
In other words: This is happening.
This season, the Dortmund player has 5 goals and an assist in 20 games.
