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Donyell Malen was in the youth academies of Arsenal and Ajax, and played for PSV Eindhoven before moving to Borussia Dortmund Aston Villa have announced the signing of forward Donyell Malen from Borussia Dortmund. The 25-year-old Netherlands international moves to the Premier League club for a reported fee of €23m (£19m) plus €3m (£2. 5m) in add-ons. Neither the fee involved nor Malen's contract duration was confirmed by Villa. Former Arsenal youth player Malen scored 13 goals for Dortmund in the Bundesliga last season and helped the German team reach the Champions League final. He has a similar challenge at Villa Park, with Unai Emery's side in contention to reach the latter stages of the Champions League. Malen has nine goals in 41 senior caps for the Netherlands and played at Euro 2024. He joins a Villa side who sat eighth in the Premier League heading into the midweek round of fixtures, four points off the Champions League qualification places. What do you think of the new signing, Villa fans? Have your say Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl told his club's website: "We would like to thank Donyell for three and a half years in black and yellow. "Even if not all sporting expectations were ultimately fulfilled on both sides, we look back on beautiful moments, important goals and believe that we have now found a good solution for everyone. " It remained to be seen whether Malen would feature for Villa in their Premier League fixture against Everton on Wednesday, 15 January (19. 30 GMT). Malen's arrival comes as Villa forward Jaden Philogene is close to joining Premier League rivals Ipswich Town. Emery said of Malen and Philogene at his pre-match media conference ahead of facing Everton: "Of course, it's a change. A clear change. One player leaving, one player joining us. " Premier League: Forest host Liverpool, plus Man City & Chelsea in action 'Swaps' and homegrown sales - how clubs kept to spending rules Villa sign forward Malen from Borussia Dortmund The return of a funny, frank and heartwarming comedy drama A-grade student Oly's life is turned upside down when she unexpectedly gives birth Explore the brilliant mind of Socrates Naomi Alderman investigates notable thinkers with stories that celebrate the human mind Exploring the rivalries within The Rolling Stones Featuring revealing interviews with all the main players and unseen archive footage A missing woman, a brutal murder and a confrontation Who Killed Emma? takes apart the police investigation into a murder that shocked Scotland In pictures: The 22 best sport photos of the week 'Why have they not run? !' - Bizarre end as England lose second ODI. Video'Why have they not run? !' - Bizarre end as England lose second ODI 'A fabulous and weird goal' - Ivanovic heads in ball on the ground. Video'A fabulous and weird goal' - Ivanovic heads in ball on the ground FA Cup replays: The arguments for and against Jacobs' incredible run features in NFL best plays. Video Jacobs' incredible run features in NFL best plays Bayindir shines as 10-man Man Utd beat Arsenal in Cup thriller Video Bayindir shines as 10-man Man Utd beat Arsenal in Cup thriller Broken nets, 'Maradona' skill and a new dad - Tamworth's tales on historic day 'A horrible moment! ' Long-range shot goes through Burnley keeper's legs. Video'A horrible moment! ' Long-range shot goes through Burnley keeper's legs 'He's held onto the ball and his beer' - watch one-handed crowd catch. Video'He's held onto the ball and his beer' - watch one-handed crowd catch World Sports Photography Awards 2025 winner revealed The qualifier using the Australian Open as 'fashion runway' Was Deschamps right to leave and will Zidane replace him? Is Potter the right fit for West Ham? Fantasy holes with lava fields - it's golf for the 21st Century Teenage kicks - what makes history-making Littler so good? Sporting highlights to look forward to in 2025 © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.