Malen joins Villa for undisclosed fee

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund for an undisclosed fee.

The Netherlands international, who was part of the side that reached the Euro 2024 semi-finals, is Unai Emery’s first arrival in the January transfer window.

Malen departs Dortmund after making 132 appearances across all competitions in three-and-a-half years with the Bundesliga giants, scoring 39 goals.

The forward helped the Black and Yellow reach last season’s Champions League final, in which they were beaten 2-0 by Real Madrid, while also netting 13 times in Bundesliga.

The 25-year-old, who began his career with PSV, will add to the attacking quality at Villa’s disposal, and provide competition for the likes of Ollie Watkins, Jhon Duran, Morgan Rogers and Leon Bailey.

Malen could make his debut for Emery’s side, who are eighth in the Premier League table and four points off the top four, in Wednesday’s clash with Everton at Goodison Park.

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