Leon Bailey has completed a loan move from Aston Villa to Italian club Roma.
The Jamaican winger has joined the Italian side for the 2025-26 season, and the deal includes an option to buy.
The 28-year-old made a £25m move to Villa from German club Bayer Leverkusen in 2021 and went on to score 22 goals in 144 appearances.
Bailey claimed a career-high 14 goals in 52 games in all competitions in the 2023-24 season, but he scored just twice in 38 games last term.
He signed a new contract with Villa in February 2024 that runs until 2027.
The loan deal is reported to cost Roma around €2 million (£1.7m), with an option to make the move permanent for €23 million (£19.8m). For Roma, it represents a low-risk opportunity to revive the winger’s career, while Villa ease their financial pressures.
“AS Roma are delighted to announce the signing of Leon Bailey from Aston Villa. The winger joins the club on loan with an option to buy,” Romsa said.
“Bailey is the first Jamaican footballer in AS Roma history. Born in Kingston, he moved to Europe at the age of 13 and has played professionally for Genk, Bayer Leverkusen, and Aston Villa.
“The 28-year-old has made 377 appearances in domestic and international league competitions, racking up 76 goals.
“Bailey has chosen to wear the number 31 shirt.
“Welcome to Roma, Leon!”
Bailey becomes the second player from the Premier League to sign for Roma after Brighton striker Evan Ferguson made the move earlier in the window