Malen deal made permanent after 15-goal loan spell
Donyell Malen is officially a Roma player. The club confirmed the permanent signing of the Dutch winger, whose contract runs to June 2030, after a blistering half-season on loan that delivered fifteen goals (1) (2). He finishes as Serie A's joint second top scorer since arriving in January.
The announcement came in classic Roma style, Malen himself posted on social media with a simple message: "Bobby resta alla Roma" (3).
For a club heading into a decisive final day against Hellas Verona with Champions League qualification on the line, locking down their most dangerous attacker is exactly the signal you want.
Greenwood talks underway as Roma eye £52m statement move
Roma are in talks with Marseille over a £52m move for Mason Greenwood (4). The former Manchester United forward, exiled from Old Trafford in 2024, could join as the club's next marquee signing ahead of what fans hope will be a Champions League campaign.
Nothing is done yet, but the intent is clear, the Friedkin ownership are backing Gasperini with serious money this summer.
Fan reactions
The Malen news has Roma fans buzzing on the timeline. The permanent signing feels like a statement of intent, especially with his goal return since January making him one of Serie A's most lethal finishers. The Greenwood chatter is more split, some see a £52m talent at a good price, others are wary of the baggage, but the mood is overwhelmingly optimistic heading into the Verona decider. Read more on r/soccer
