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AS Roma has triggered the purchase clause for Aston Villa forward Donyell Malen, according to Italian media reports. The Rome-based club will pay 25 million euros for the 27-year-old Dutchman. The clause was automatically activated after Roma secured qualification for European competitions. This became a reality after Inter Milan won the Coppa Italia last night.
Malen joined Roma on loan in January. In 16 Serie A appearances, he has scored 13 goals and provided two assists. Roma currently sits fifth in the Serie A table after 36 matches, with the "Giallorossi" battling in the final two rounds to break into the top four and secure a Champions League spot for next season.
The Dutch international Malen previously played for Borussia Dortmund and PSV, as well as in the youth academies of Arsenal and Ajax.
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