‘Donyell Malen the best signing since Mo Salah

James Horncastle calls Donyell Malen the best January signing in Italy since Mo Salah's move to Fiorentina…

By James Horncastle · BBC

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 9:52 PM

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James Horncastle stated Donyell Malen is Italy's best January signing since Mohamed Salah.
The praise comes after the Dutch forward's electric start to life in the Italian capital.
The comments were featured on the BBC Euro Leagues podcast discussing Italian Serie A.

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Football journalist James Horncastle claims that Donyell Malen is the finest January signing in Italian football since Mohamed Salah joined Fiorentina. Speaking on the Euro Leagues podcast, Horncastle highlighted the Dutch forward's immediate impact following his arrival in the Italian capital with Serie A club Roma.

Malen has enjoyed an electric start to his career in Serie A, prompting the comparison to Salah's memorable loan spell in Florence. The discussion was featured on BBC Sport's Italian Serie A coverage following the player's recent performances.

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‘Donyell Malen the best signing since Mo Salah

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