Malen: “Choosing Roma was easy. I owe my success to my teammates and Gasperini.”

Dutch striker Donyell Malen, who joined Roma on a winter transfer window move from Aston Villa, scored 14 goals in 18 games in the second half of the season, helping the club qualify for the Champions League for the first time in seven years. In an interview published on May 28, 2026, Malen credited manager Gasperini and his teammates for his success. He also explained that Roma's ambitions and conversations with their coach made the decision to join the club straightforward.