Revealed: Atletico Madrid had private jet ready for Malen prior to player’s move to Roma | OneFootball

Roma has welcomed Donyell Malen to the capital, thwarting the arrivals of other clubs.

The player will be announced in the next few hours, but he had the opportunity to meet the fans and say his first “Forza Roma.”

Given the emergency situation in attack, it’s possible the Dutchman will play immediately against Torino.

Atlético Madrid were also interested in the player, having expressed interest in him as a replacement for Giacomo Raspadori, who ended up at Atalanta after a Roma-led soap opera.

Gianluca Di Marzio, speaking to Calciomercato – L’Originale, revealed a behind-the-scenes story.

Atletico had attempted to snatch Malen from Roma with a last-minute blitz. The Madrid team even prepared a private jet overnight to take him to Spain, but in the end, the Giallorossi prevailed.

The word given by the player and Aston Villa was decisive.

Gian Piero Gasperini can therefore say he’s satisfied and will soon be able to see the Dutchman in action.

Roma are looking to make a third move, and it’s not out of the question that the Giallorossi could land Joshua Zirkzee.