Aston Villa have completed their move for Borussia Dortmund’s Netherlands international Donyell Malen.
The 25-year-old frontman, who had 18 months of his contract remaining at Dortmund, has joined for an undisclosed fee, reported to be in the region of £21million, although Villa have not released details of the length of his deal.
A statement on the club’s official website read: “Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Dutch international Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund.
Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Dutch international Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund. pic.twitter.com/WHAFLagK9U
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 14, 2025
“The 25-year-old forward, who has over 100 career club goals, joins from the German giants for an undisclosed fee.
“Malen helped Dortmund reach the Champions League final last season and netted 13 Bundesliga goals.
“With nine goals in 41 international appearances, Malen is a key player for the Netherlands and represented his country at UEFA Euro 2024.
Donyell Malen is departing Borussia Dortmund to join Aston Villa in the English Premier League.
Thank you for everything, Donny! 🫶 pic.twitter.com/KLkafTmx67
— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) January 14, 2025
“He came through the ranks at PSV Eindhoven and scored 40 goals in 80 appearances before signing for Dortmund.
“Welcome, Donyell!”
Malen joined Arsenal’s Academy from Ajax in 2015, but headed home to PSV in 2017 without making a senior appearance for the Gunners.
