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Milan regret after snubbing move for in-form Malen as Roma approach obligation trigger
TL;DR
Milan regrets not signing Donyell Malen, who has excelled at Roma after being offered in January. The striker has become one of Serie A's top performers this season.
Key points
- Milan passed on signing Donyell Malen in January.
- Malen has become a key player for Roma.
- The proposed deal for Malen was worth around €27 million.
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Milan regret after snubbing move for in-form Malen as Roma approach obligation trigger
Milan passed up the opportunity to sign Donyell Malen in January, with the Dutch striker having since transformed Roma’s attack under Gian Piero Gasperini and emerged as one of Serie A’s most effective forwards in the second half of the season.
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According to CalcioMercato, an intermediary offered Malen to Milan during the winter window, but the club declined to commit to an operation worth a total of around €27 million.
Instead, Roma secured the former Aston Villa forward on an onerous loan of approximately €2 million, with an obligation to buy that will be triggered should the Giallorossi qualify for next season’s Europa League or Champions League.
VERONA, ITALY – APRIL 19: Igli Tare, Sporting Director, looks on prior to the Serie A match at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on April 19, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Malen form at Roma highlights Milan’s costly January miscalculation
Q&A
Why did Milan decline the opportunity to sign Donyell Malen?
Milan declined to commit to a deal worth around €27 million during the winter transfer window.
How has Donyell Malen performed since joining Roma?
Since joining Roma, Malen has transformed their attack and emerged as one of Serie A's most effective forwards.
What is the financial obligation for Roma to keep Donyell Malen?
Roma is approaching an obligation trigger to secure Donyell Malen, who was initially offered to Milan.
