Donyell Malen admits Gian Piero Gasperini ‘performed a giant function’ in convincing him to come back to Roma, and is permitting the previous Aston Villa striker to flourish. ‘It’s a giant membership with huge ambitions.’
The Netherlands worldwide has had a unprecedented affect in Serie A with 5 targets in his first 5 video games, and bagged one other brace this night within the
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Nevertheless, he wasn’t proud of the outcome, having seen the lead twice slip away to a deflected Leonardo Spinazzola strike and late Alisson Santos end.
Malen made outstanding Roma affect
NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Donyell Malen of AS Roma celebrates after scoring his aspect first aim throughout the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 15, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
“To be sincere, I’m fairly disillusioned. I feel we deserved to win it and had finished sufficient. Clearly, it was a very good night time personally, however that is soccer and also you need to win,”
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NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Donyell Malen of AS Roma celebrates after scoring his aspect first aim throughout the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 15, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
When he arrived from Aston Villa within the January switch window, on mortgage with an possibility to purchase on the finish of the season, was he anticipating such a robust begin to life in Italy?
“I had a very good feeling after I signed for the membership. I do know what I can do and I do know my qualities. In soccer, you additionally want a bit little bit of luck and momentum, so I’m very glad to be right here.”
NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Donyell Malen of AS Roma battles for possession with Amir Rrahmani of SSC Napoli throughout the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and AS Roma at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 15, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
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Roma coach Gasperini stated that Malen is “the best striker for my model of soccer,” so what function did the previous Atalanta tactician play in convincing him to decide on the Stadio Olimpico?
“Gasperini performed a giant function, he instructed me in regards to the place and what he wished me to do, what he feels I might convey to the crew,” replied Malen.
“I imagine Roma is a really huge membership, with huge ambitions, and the precise place for me to play my soccer. That’s why I selected Roma.”