Dream debut: Donyell Malen scores in his first match for Roma | OneFootball

A year after his departure from Borussia Dortmund, Donyell Malen has moved from Aston Villa to AS Roma. Initially on loan until the end of the season, but possibly longer thanks to a purchase option agreed between the two clubs, the Dutchman is now on the hunt for goals in Serie A – and has made a brilliant start.

Two days after his introduction in the eternal city, Malen was in the starting lineup for Roma's away game against FC Turin on Sunday evening, under coach Gian Piero Gasperini. The 27-year-old didn't need much time to settle in, as he was deployed as the central striker and was immediately sought after, scoring what seemed to be the opening goal in the 23rd minute, which was not recognized after a VAR intervention due to an offside position.

Malen puts Roma on the path to victory

Undeterred, Malen then scored the 1-0 for the Giallorossi three minutes later after a perfect pass from Paulo Dybala, with Roma being the clearly more mature team. When Dybala himself increased the lead to 2-0 in the 72nd minute, the match was decided.

Shortly after the second goal, Malen's game was over. The Dutch national player, who is not yet eligible to play in the Europa League and therefore cannot play against VfB Stuttgart on Thursday, can now continue to settle in and prepare for the big match next Sunday when AC Milan visits the Stadio Olimpico.

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