Aston Villa completed the signing of forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund for £21million less than eight months after he helped the German club reach the Champions League final

Donyell Malen wears a permanent tribute of one of his own greatest supporters on his left arm. It is a tattoo of his grandfather Jooprei, sipping a beer, underscored by a phrase epitomising the values instilled in him as a child: “I just never quit.”

Aston Villa has bolstered its attacking lineup after acquiring Dutch forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund. The transfer eventually, finalized on January 14, 2025, involves an initial fee of

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund for a fee of €23million (£19.4m, $23.5m) plus a potential €3m more in add-ons.

Donyell Malen could make Aston Villa debut against Arsenal; 25-year-old left north London in 2017 to join PSV Eindhoven; Villa completed £21m deal to sign Malen from Borussia Dortmund in January; watch Arsenal vs Aston Villa live on Sky Sports: kick-off 5.

Aston Villa has signed Netherlands forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund for a reported fee of 21 million pounds ($25.6 million).

Donyell Malen became Aston Villa’s first January signing on Tuesday afternoon as he joined from Borussia Dortmund for an undisclosed fee believed to be in the region of €25 million. The Dutch