Roma prepare new contract for Donyell Malen

Roma prepare new contract for Donyell Malen Donyell Malen continues to score, and Roma is preparing to reward him with a new contract. The Dutch striker, a key figure in 2026, could soon sit down with the club to discuss a renewal accompanied by a salary increase. According to Il Romanista, discussions had already been planned upon his arrival in the capital last January. Now, given the results he’s achieved, all the conditions are in place to keep that promise. When he left Aston Villa, Malen agreed to move to Roma while maintaining the same salary he earned in England. However, the parties parted ways with the commitment to renegotiate the financial terms if the Dutchman’s performances justified an increase. And the numbers have exceeded expectations: according to the newspaper, Malen has scored 23 league goals in the 2026 calendar year, more than any other player in the five major European tournaments. The transformation has largely been driven by the insights of Gian Piero Gasperini. In Rome, Malen has found the consistency as a centre-forward that he lacked in Birmingham, where he was often deployed on the wing. His relationship with the manager is excellent, and the player has repeatedly expressed his satisfaction with his time with the Giallorossi. This season, he has already scored 12 goals for Roma, confirming the form he showed in the second half of last season. The striker’s performance hasn’t gone unnoticed abroad either. According to Il Romanista , interest is starting to pour in from other leagues, further motivating Roma to secure a player who has become central to their coaching project. However, no specific clubs have been named, nor is there a concrete offer on the table. The negotiations are still underway, but the mood is described as positive. Malen wants to continue in the capital, and Roma has every interest in developing one of their key players. Before returning to Trigoria, the Dutchman will be playing tomorrow against Germany in the Nations League, after finding the net again for his national team in the 7-0 win over Greece. He will then resume his pursuit of Gasperini, while the club prepares the groundwork for a new agreement.