Donyell Malen initially struggled to find consistency at Borussia Dortmund and was sidelined at Aston Villa. However, the Dutch forward, who joined Roma on loan in January, has truly flourished in the Italian league. His decisive goal against Parma and his 13th strike of the season have significantly boosted his reputation in Serie A. This is reported by Goal.com .
Roma head coach Gian Piero Gasperini unlocked Malen's hidden potential by moving him from the wing to a central striker role, similar to Ademola Lookman. Malen has now surpassed competitors like Artem Dovbyk and Evan Ferguson, becoming one of Europe's top strikers alongside Harry Kane in terms of statistics.
Corriere dello Sport is calling him the best player in Europe. Malen's movement on the pitch, his pace, and powerful shots are reminding fans of the Gabriel Batistuta era. Roma's management intends to sign the player permanently for 25 million euros.
This success is also a welcome development for Netherlands national team head coach Ronald Koeman. Amidst the lackluster form of Brian Brobbey and Wout Weghorst, Malen's current form makes him the primary striker for the upcoming World Cup. With Xavi Simons injured, Malen's efficiency brings great hope to the Oranje attacking line.
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