Malen is second-best scorer in Europe after Roma move from Aston Villa

Donyell Malen joined Roma from Aston Villa in the January transfer window, and only Harry Kane has scored more goals than the Dutchman in Europe’s top-five leagues since, reports Corriere dello Sport.

Safe to say Roma striker Malen has had a tremendous impact in the capital, having netted six goals in his first seven Serie A appearances.

Malen’s fantastic Roma impact

As reported by Corriere dello Sport, only one player in Europe’s top-five league has scored more goals since Malen’s debut with Roma, Bayern Munich ace Kane, who has netted nine times. Malen has six, like Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.

Roma have scored 13 goals in seven league games since Malen completed an initial loan move from Aston Villa, going from an average of 1.2 goals per game in the first part of the season to nearly two goals per game.

Only Abel Balbo (seven) and Gabriel Batistuta (nine) have scored more goals than Malen in their first seven Serie A matches with Roma.

Will Malen join Roma permanently?

Furthermore, Malen is the best Serie A player for total shots (36), shots on target (13), shots from inside the box (31, including 13 on target), touches inside the box (70) and expected goals (5.48).

According to reports, Roma have an option to make Malen’s move permanent for €25m in the summer. Their option to buy becomes mandatory if they qualify for the Champions League or the Europa League this season.