Aston Villa have completed the signing of forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund.
The 25-year-old Netherlands international has signed a long-term contract with the Premier League club.
The Athletic reported on January 13 that a deal had been agreed between the two clubs worth €23million (£19.4m, $23.5m) plus €3m in add-ons.
Villa manager Unai Emery had prioritised signing a versatile attacking player in the January window with Malen, who can operate on either flank or through the middle, fitting the bill.
Aston Villa is delighted to announce the signing of Dutch international Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund. pic.twitter.com/WHAFLagK9U
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) January 14, 2025
Malen joined the Bundesliga club from PSV Eindhoven in the summer of 2021 — scoring 39 goals in 132 appearances and helping the club to the 2023-24 Champions League final, in which he featured as a second-half substitute.
Malen played four times for the Netherlands at Euro 2024, finding the net twice in their round of 16 victory over Romania and starting the semi-final defeat against England.
Emery’s side are eighth in the Premier League and next play away to Everton on January 15.
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