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

Roma midfielder Leon Bailey, on loan from Aston Villa, suffered an injury in his first training session in Italy, the Serie A side have confirmed.

The Villains agreed a deal worth up to £21.6 million after days of negotiations. Bailey will initially join Roma on loan before a potential permanent transfer. Roma will pay Aston Villa a loan fee of around £2.6m and cover the Jamaican international’s wages in full for the duration of the agreement.