Roma sign Bailey on season-long loan from Villa with option to buy

AS Roma have settled on a season-long loan deal to sign Jamaica international Leon Bailey from Aston Villa, with an option to make the move permanent next summer. The arrangement is described as a relatively modest upfront loan fee, paired with a future purchase option in the low-to-mid twenties range, potentially bringing the total value of the project to roughly the mid-twenties million euros. The agreement, long pursued by Roma, positions Bailey as a key addition to an attacking lineup that the club believes can deliver both goals and creativity this season.

Bailey was due in Rome to complete his medical and sign the final documents after the clubs ratified the terms in principle over the weekend. The plan calls for the 28-year-old to undergo a medical in the afternoon following his arrival, with the transfer expected to be formally announced soon after. The deal aligns with Roma’s broader strategy of bolstering their wide attacking options, a priority during this transfer window as they look to balance their squad and sharpen their offensive depth for a demanding campaign.

The move is a notable shift for Villa, who have been recalibrating their squad under manager Unai...