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Leon Bailey and Roma director Frederic Massara on Augst, 20, 2025 (through asroma.com/en)
Roma have confirmed the signing of Leon Bailey on mortgage with an choice to purchase from Aston Villa.
Jamaica worldwide Bailey has joined Roma on an preliminary mortgage deal from Aston Villa, the Serie A aspect mentioned in an official assertion.
Bailey joins Roma – the official assertion
“AS Roma are delighted to announce the signing of Leon Bailey from Aston Villa. The winger joins the membership on mortgage with an choice to purchase,” Romsa mentioned.
“Bailey is the primary Jamaican footballer in AS Roma historical past. Born in Kingston, he moved to Europe on the age of 13 and has performed professionally for Genk, Bayer Leverkusen and Aston Villa.
“The 28-year-old has made 377 appearances in home and worldwide league competitions, racking up 76 objectives.
“Bailey has chosen to put on the quantity 31 shirt.
“Welcome to Roma, Leon!”
A number of Roma followers greeted Bailey on Tuesday upon arriving at Fiumicino Airport to finish his medical exams with the Serie A aspect.
Bailey is Roma’s sixth summer season signing after Daniele Ghilardi, Evan Ferguson, Neil El Aynaoui, Devis Vasquez and Wesley.
The Giallorossi stay taken with Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho as effectively and Soccer Italia understands that Bailey’s transfer may assist the Giallorossi in negotiations with the English winger, a really shut pal of Bailey.
Bailey stats with Bayern Leverkusen and Aston Villa
Bailey scored two objectives and supplied 4 assists in 38 appearances throughout all competitions with Aston Villa in 2024-25.
A former Bayer Leverkusen winger, the Jamaica worldwide scored 39 objectives and supplied 25 assists in 156 appearances with the Bundesliga membership earlier than finishing a €32m transfer to Aston Villa in 2021.
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