Donyell Malen - Signed

[Brazilian Villain]

How do you pronounce his names?

I think Donyell is pronounced much like Daniel, but in a D4 accent.

[DrGonzo]

Apparently his most succesful area of the pitch is playing up top, I imagine in the numer 10.  Obviously though if we are moving Philogene on as part of this he will be expected to provide depth on the right.

[AV84]

How do you pronounce his names?

I think Donyell is pronounced much like Daniel, but in a D4 accent.

My thinking too. No elaboration needed.

[Somniloquism]

How do you pronounce his names?

Steve McClaren can help you.

[Border villan]

Just read that we have signed Malen - hopefully he will be brilliant, however the folk who sit around me, will give him 10 minutes and then decide that he is shit as soon as he either gives the ball away or does not track back!

Best of luck Donyell, hope that you enjoy your time at the best football club in the world!!

10 minutes! That’s obviously giving him the benefit of the doubt.

[Smithy]

Am I right in assuming he and Maatsen will have been together at Dortmund for the second half of last season?  I wonder if he was asked his opinion. 

I know professionals have to move and settle quickly, but I guess having a fellow countryman and former teammate at Bodymoor might make that process a bit easier?

[Dave]

Am I right in assuming he and Maatsen will have been together at Dortmund for the second half of last season?  I wonder if he was asked his opinion. 

I know professionals have to move and settle quickly, but I guess having a fellow countryman and former teammate at Bodymoor might make that process a bit easier?

There was a video of one of them (I think it was Malen) saying how nice it was at Dortmund last season because they had a Dutch buddy to hang out with.

[OCD]

Malen also said in his interview on the OS that they had been messaging during negotiations and he was impressed by what Maatsen said about the club.

[LeeB]

Malen also said in his interview on the OS that they had been messaging during negotiations and he was impressed by what Maatsen said about the club.

"And for just £150 a ticket you eat as many hot dogs and fries as possible, in an old prison cell!"

[Tuscans]

Behind the scenes...

https://www.avfc.co.uk/video/bcbf8369-e871-41c7-afba-24bc0d2cd6f9

[tomd2103]

Apparently his most succesful area of the pitch is playing up top, I imagine in the numer 10.  Obviously though if we are moving Philogene on as part of this he will be expected to provide depth on the right.

Yep, I think he'll be seen as an option in both those positions.

[paul_e]

Behind the scenes...

https://www.avfc.co.uk/video/bcbf8369-e871-41c7-afba-24bc0d2cd6f9

The bit that sold that for me is when they're in the room to do the photos of the signing and they get him to change into the shirt. There's a little smile there which reminds me of when you realise you've made a really good decision and just get that moment of joy about it.

[OCD]

Seems like a quiet guy.

[LeeB]

Seems like a quiet guy.

Reading up on him he was from a quiet little town growing up, so he's probably a bit of a naive bumpkin at heart, like Sexual Ealing.

[simon ward 50]

Malen also said in his interview on the OS that they had been messaging during negotiations and he was impressed by what Maatsen said about the club.

Welcome Donyell!