Leon Bailey has accomplished his mortgage change from Aston Villa to AS Roma, changing into the primary Jamaican to play for the membership.
Softfootball can reveal that the one-year deal comes with an possibility to purchase on the finish of the season lengthy mortgage.
The Giallorossi’s confirmed the information in a press release through Roma’s official membership media. It learn:
“AS Roma is delighted to announce the signing of Leon Bailey from Aston Villa. The deal ends on mortgage with an possibility to purchase.
“Born in 1997, Bailey is the primary Jamaican footballer in Giallorossi’s historical past. Born in Kingston, he moved to Europe on the age of 13 and performed professionally for Genk, Bayer Leverkusen, and Aston Villa.
“Taking part in as an attacking winger, he has made 377 appearances in nationwide and worldwide competitions, scoring 76 objectives.
“Bailey selected the quantity 31 shirt.
“Welcome to Rome, Leon!”
The 28-year-old joined Aston Villa for £25m from Bundesliga facet, Bayer Leverkusen in 2021 and went on to attain 22 objectives in 144 appearances in all competitions.
The 2023-24 season was the perfect but for Bailey as he scored a career-high 14 objectives in 52 matches in all competitions however failed to duplicate that final season as he scored simply twice in 38 matches.
Bailey signed a brand new contract with Aston Villa in February 2024 that runs till 2027 however needed to depart to regain type and permit Unai Emery facet herald reinforcement this season.
Roma followers can skilled Bailey’s blistering velocity and his shut management at excessive velocity which makes him a continuing menace on transitions.
A key a part of Bailey’s recreation is reducing inside from the correct wing and unleashing a strong shot along with his left foot. The Jamaican has additionally proven enchancment in his ending accuracy in latest seasons aside from final season.
Bailey was not a part of the Aston Villa facet that drew goalless in opposition to Newcastle United on the opening day of the Premier League final weekend.
