Overview
- Aston Villa confirmed late Wednesday that Leon Bailey has been sold to Greek Super League club Olympiacos, with the move completed after the Premier League transfer window closed.
- Reports say Bailey has agreed a multi-year deal — commonly reported as three years to June 2029 — and has travelled to Athens for medical checks ahead of final registration.
- Greek media have reported a transfer fee in the low millions and say Olympiacos will make Bailey one of the highest-paid players in Greece, though fee and salary figures vary between outlets and are unverified.
- The transfer follows a difficult loan spell at Roma, Unai Emery signalling Bailey was not in his plans, and Villa’s summer recruitment that reduced the winger’s playing opportunities.
- Olympiacos owner Vangelis Marinakis is reported to have taken a personal role in negotiations and the signing could give Bailey regular football while Villa cut a significant wage liability.