AS Roma have officially triggered Donyell Malen’s €25 million buy clause after securing Europa League qualification following the Dutch forward’s brilliant form.
Roma have officially activated the permanent transfer clause for Donyell Malen following the club’s qualification for next season’s UEFA Europa League.
The Dutch forward arrived at the Stadio Olimpico on loan from Aston Villa during the January transfer window in a deal that included a mandatory €25 million purchase option tied to European qualification.
With Inter Milan winning the Coppa Italia, it means AS Roma have mathematically qualified for at least the Europa League.
This is the condition that triggers the €25m buy clause for Donyell Malen to join on permanent deal from Aston Villa 🟡🔴
✍️ – [@FabrizioRomano] #avfc pic.twitter.com/KiIp52spd3
— 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 (@TotalVilla_) May 14, 2026
That condition has now been fulfilled after Roma secured at least a top-five finish in Serie A, guaranteeing continental football again next season. Roma currently sit fifth in the table on 67 points, level with AC Milan and just ahead of Como with only two matches remaining in the campaign.
Malen has quickly become one of the standout performers in Italian football since making the move to the capital, transforming Roma’s attack with his pace, movement, and finishing ability.
The 26-year-old has produced an outstanding return of 13 goals and two assists in just 16 Serie A appearances, making him one of the most effective signings of the winter transfer window. With his future now secured permanently, Roma will hope Malen can continue to play a central role as the club pushes to re-establish itself among Italy’s elite and compete strongly in Europe next season.
🚨💛❤️ AS Roma have officially activated €25m buy clause for Donyell Malen to join on permanent deal from Aston Villa.
It’s active since AS Roma reached European qualification. pic.twitter.com/Cveky4XLFf
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 13, 2026
