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- Dutch centre-forward Donyell Malen completes permanent €25m switch from Aston Villa to AS Roma
- The striker has netted 13 goals in just 16 appearances across Serie A, Coppa Italia and Europa League
- Renowned street artist Drugi creates large mural depicting Malen as a Dragon Ball Z Super Saiyan
- The artwork appears on walls in Rome with video footage shared on Instagram
AS Roma have secured Donyell Malen on a permanent contract. The Serie A club paid €25 million to Aston Villa. This fee makes his temporary switch a full transfer.
The Netherlands international has enjoyed a sensational start to life in Italy. He has scored 13 goals in only 16 matches. These games include fixtures in Serie A, the Coppa Italia and the Europa League.
His impressive displays convinced the Giallorossi to activate the purchase clause. The decision was inevitable after his six-month loan spell. Fans in the Eternal City have quickly taken to the forward.
Local street artist Drugi has paid tribute to the player. He created a special piece of art on a wall in Rome. The painting shows Malen as a character from Dragon Ball Z. It captures the moment of transformation into a Super Saiyan.
Drugi published a video on his official Instagram account. The footage reveals the entire process of making the mural. It starts with a blank wall and ends with the finished painting.
This work continues a tradition for the artist. He regularly chooses AS Roma players and coaches as his subjects. Malen now joins this gallery of football stars in the Italian capital.