Roma and Aston Villa fans react as Malen scores on impressive Serie A debut | OneFootball

Donyell Malen scored a goal on his Roma debut against Torino on Sunday, sparking social media reactions from Giallorossi and Aston Villa fans.

Dutch striker Malen took just 26 minutes to score his first goal for Roma, and he did so just two days after completing an initial loan move with an option to buy from Aston Villa.

Malen’s goal on Roma debut

TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Ardian Ismajli of Torino FC in action against Donyell Malen of AS Roma during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 18, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Roma fans already in love with Malen

Based on comments from Roma fans on X social media, the 27-year-old seems to have already conquered his new supporters, most of whom had spent the first part of the season complaining about Evan Ferguson and Artem Dovbyk.

Both strikers are currently injured, so Malen was immediately given a chance by Gian Piero Gasperini, and it’s fair to say the striker didn’t waste it.

TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Cyril Ngonge of Torino FC is challenged by Donyell Malen of AS Roma during the Serie A match between Torino FC and AS Roma at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on January 18, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Roma fans picked Malen as their man of the match at the Stadio Grande Torino on Sunday. As reported by Sofascore, besides his goal, the Aston Villa loanee contributed to Roma’s victory with four total shots, one big chance created and 12 accurate passes from 15.

Donyell Malen holds up his Roma shirt after joining the Giallorossi on loan with a potential obligation to buy from Aston Villa (picture via www.asroma.com)

Below are some of the best social media comments to his impressive debut for Roma.