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·18 janvier 2026

đŸ”„ Malen makes a dream debut for Roma: starts and scores

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Donyell Malen's impact in Serie A could not have been more immediate. Just two days after his move from Aston Villa to the Italian capital became official, the Dutch striker took to the pitch at the Stadio Olimpico di Torino to face Torino and wasted no time in showing why the "giallorossi" management bet on him in this winter transfer window. In a display of instinct and speed, Malen needed only 25 minutes to score his first goal wearing the wolf's shirt, unleashing euphoria among the traveling fans.

"The goal came after a high-precision team move that highlighted the immediate chemistry among the key pieces of Roma's attack. Following a blistering counterattack led by Paulo Dybala, the Argentine star threaded a pinpoint pass into the heart of the six-yard box. Malen, showcasing his excellent reading of the game, got ahead of the Torino defense and struck a crisp right-footed shot that beat the opposing goalkeeper through the center of the goal, making it a provisional 0-1 on the scoreboard.Although VAR added a dose of suspense by reviewing a possible offside in a previous play, the final validation of the goal confirmed that the Dutchman's debut was destined for success. Wearing the number 14 on his back, the former Borussia Dortmund player was very active throughout the first half, not only seeking the goal but also constantly offering support and making runs that unsettled the home defense. His ability to adapt to Roma's playing system seems to have exceeded all initial expectations.This goal-scoring debut is a breath of fresh air for Malen's career, as he was looking for a change of scenery after a year of ups and downs in the Premier League. His arrival in Italy on loan with an option to buy — which could reach 25 million euros — seems to be the ideal setting to relaunch his progression. Roma, fighting for Champions League spots, have found in him that versatile finisher who can play both as a reference point and drifting wide, bringing the offensive aggression needed for the second half of the season.At the end of the match, the feelings could not have been more positive for the club's environment and for the player himself. Scoring in the first game eliminates any initial pressure and builds the confidence of a player who is expected to be fundamental in the team's plans. If this debut is any indication of what's to come, Roma fans can look forward to a Malen-Dybala partnership that promises to bring plenty of joy to Calcio.

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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in đŸ‡Ș🇾 here.

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