Leon Bailey has completed a loan move from Aston Villa to Roma for the 2025-26 season, with an option to buy included. After a mixed spell at Villa, the Jamaican winger will aim to rediscover his best form in Serie A, following a standout 2023-24 season where he scored 14 goals in 52 appearances.
Leon Bailey’s move to Roma marks a fresh chapter for the Jamaican winger. After a somewhat inconsistent spell at Aston Villa, which saw him net 22 goals in 144 appearances since his £25m move from Bayer Leverkusen in 2021, Bailey will now look to revive his form in Serie A. His standout season came in 2023-24 with 14 goals in 52 games, but last term, he struggled, scoring only twice in 38 outings.
The loan deal includes an option to buy, and while Bailey’s contract with Villa runs until 2027, his future now hinges on how he performs in Italy this season. Roma will be hoping his pace and creativity can inject fresh energy into their attack as they aim to challenge for European places this season.
It’ll be interesting to see if Roma exercises the option to buy and if this move allows Bailey to rediscover his best form.
