The smoke had just begun to settle after the New Year’s fireworks when Donyell Malen was linked with a Premier League transfer. Borussia Dortmund signed the PSV star for 30 million in 2021, last week there were reports that the 25-year-old and Aston Villa had agreed on the terms. On Monday, everything will be in place.
It started with some really tough seasons for Malen at Dortmund, but last season the 25-year-old woke up and was an important contributor to the success in the Champions League that went all the way to the final.
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.
according to German Sky Sports, Aston Villa and Dortmund have finished negotiations. The Premier League club is said to have started at 18 million euros, but the Germans had envisioned 25 million euros. The German media reports that there is an agreement on 23 million euros plus 3 million in add-ons.
Aston Villa are aiming to put the right winger, like the youth coach at Ajax in his time compared to Alexis Sanchez, to work as quickly as possible. There are plenty of Premier League and Champions League games awaiting where Malen will give the Villa attack a boost.
Malen has given Dortmund 5 goals in 21 games this season.
