Jamaican winger Leon Bailey is officially a Roma player — at least for now. The Serie A giants have snapped him up from Aston Villa on a season-long loan, with an option to make the deal permanent for €22 million ($25.6m/£19m).
The 28-year-old attacker, known for his pace and flair, spent the last four years in the Premier League where he netted 22 goals in 144 appearances for Villa. His arrival adds much-needed firepower to a Roma side determined to get back into the Champions League, a competition they have not featured in since 2018.
Roma’s new head coach Gian Piero Gasperini is counting on Bailey’s direct style and experience to boost the squad as they begin their 2025/26 Serie A campaign. The Giallorossi kick things off at home against Bologna this Saturday, with fans eager to see if Bailey will make his debut in front of the Stadio Olimpico crowd.
For Bailey, this move represents not just a fresh challenge in Italy, but also the chance to revive his career on the European stage. For Roma, it’s a calculated gamble — and if the Jamaican lives up to expectations, €22 million could look like a bargain.