When He Arrived, He Changed Them – Aston Villa Out-on-loan Star Hailed By Ex-Italy Man

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Former Italy international Daniele Adani believes that Aston Villa on-loan star Donyell Malen has changed Roma.

Malen joined Roma on a loan deal until the end of the season in January, with an obligation to buy in the summer.

The Dutch international, who joined Aston Villa from Borussia Dortmund in winter 2025, had often struggled for regular game-time under Unai Emery during his time at Villa Park.

Despite Emery hailing the ‘tactical work’ put in by Malen...