Roma have reignited their push for a top-four finish in Serie A with a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory away at Parma, and once again, Donyell Malen was the hero of the hour.
The Dutch forward is simply unstoppable right now. While both of his goals came from the penalty spot, their timing could not have been more dramatic. Malen opened the scoring in the first half to give Roma the lead, then stepped up again in the 11th minute of stoppage time to seal the win, sending the traveling fans into raptures.
This latest display takes Malen's Serie A tally to 13 goals for the season, with six of those coming in his last five appearances—including a memorable hat-trick. His red-hot form has been a driving force behind Roma's Champions League charge.
With performances like these, it's no surprise that a permanent move from Aston Villa is looking increasingly certain. Roma have a conditional obligation to buy Malen if they qualify for European competition, but reports suggest the Friedkin ownership has already given the green light to make the deal permanent regardless. Aston Villa are set to receive €25 million for the 25-year-old.
Malen is quickly cementing his status as one of Roma's most impactful signings in recent memory, breaking records and delivering when it matters most. For fans and neutrals alike, watching him in this form is a treat—and with a permanent deal on the horizon, Roma's future looks bright.
