Roma have confirmed the signing of Leon Bailey on loan with an option to buy from Aston Villa.Jamaica international Bailey has joined Roma on an initial loan deal from Aston Villa, the Serie A side

AS Roma have signed Jamaican international winger Leon Bailey on loan from Aston Villa, the Serie A club said on Wednesday. In a statement, Roma said that

Unfortunately, Bailey failed to replicate his form last season. As such, he appears to have been deemed surplus to requirements at Villa Park, opening the door for a move to AS Roma. According to Frabrizio Romano, the move is nearing completion, with Roma agreeing to pay $2.3 million in a loan fee, with a $25.6 million option to buy.