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Leon Bailey Set to Return to Aston Villa as Roma End Loan

Roma ended the winger’s loan following an injury-hit, low-minute spell.

Overview

  • La Gazzetta dello Sport, via Football Italia, reports Roma and Aston Villa agreed to cut short Bailey’s stint, with the Jamaica international expected to return to England today.
  • Bailey’s game time in Rome was limited by injuries, with local reports noting only brief appearances across the first half of the season.
  • His recall follows Donyell Malen’s switch from Villa to Roma on a loan with a conditional buy clause tied to European qualification.
  • Malen scored 26 minutes into his debut in a 2-0 win over Torino, offering an immediate impact for Roma’s attack.
  • The Shropshire Star says Villa are closing in on Tammy Abraham, with suggestions a Besiktas clause to buy was triggered, though the move has not been confirmed.