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Malen Hat-Trick Lifts Roma to Sixth, Triggers €25m Buy Clause

The treble strengthened Roma's top-four chase by activating an appearance clause toward a €25 million buyout.

Overview

  • Donyell Malen's hat-trick on Friday in Rome sealed a 3-0 win over last-place Pisa and took his Serie A tally for Roma to 10 goals in 12 games.
  • The victory moved Roma up to sixth in the table, level on points with Juventus and one behind fourth-placed Como with six league matches remaining.
  • Malen's latest appearance pushed him beyond the 50% threshold in his loan deal, meeting one trigger in Roma's €25 million obligation to buy from Aston Villa.
  • Reports in Italy say Roma have already set aside the fee and expect to complete the permanent transfer even if the separate Champions League placement clause is not met.
  • Pisa stayed bottom after a seventh defeat in eight games and remains winless away from home this season.