Aston Villa Out-on-loan Star ‘Is Deadly’ Believes Legendary Ex-Defender

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Legendary former defender Alessandro Costacurta has hailed Aston Villa‘s out-on-loan attacker Donyell Malen for his quality, describing him as a ‘deadly’ forward.

The Dutchman had a one-year stint at Aston Villa, who he joined last year from Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund on a permanent deal, before exiting on a temporary basis.

He made 12 goal contributions in 46 appearances for the Birmingham-based club and left in the recently concluded winter transfer window.