Roma ready to anticipate activating Malen’s buy option | OneFootball

Among the few bright spots in 2026 for Roma is undoubtedly Malen’s impact, with eight goals in two months.

And while the striker is in training with the national team for friendly matches against Norway and Ecuador, Roma will focus on finalizing his transfer from Aston Villa.

As Leggo writes, the Giallorossi will bring forward the deadline that would lead to an obligation to buy if they qualify for at least the Europa League and Malen reaches 50% of his appearances.

For this latter point, they would simply have to wait until the Inter game.

The Dutchman will be Roma’s number 9 next year, and Aston Villa will receive another €25 million in addition to the €2 million spent on the loan.

And Malen could be joined by an old friend next season. Roma has established contact with Julian Brandt’s agent. The German attacking midfielder’s contract with Dortmund is expiring. The two played together between 2021 and 2025, scoring a combined 73 goals.