Jamaican ahead Leon Bailey is about to increase his keep at English Premier League (EPL) membership Aston Villa by signing a brand new long-term contract.
Discussions relating to a brand new deal have been ongoing since December, with Bailey desirous to commit his future to the Villains.
Bailey’s present contract with Aston Villa is about to run out in June 2025, and it was initially signed when he joined the membership from Bundesliga aspect Bayer Leverkusen in the summertime of 2021, for a switch price of roughly £30 million (now US$37.7 million).
Skilled damage setbacks
Throughout his first yr at Villa Park, the 26-year-old skilled damage setbacks, making solely seven Premier League begins and 11 appearances instead within the 2021-22 season. Nevertheless, he grew to become a extra common fixture within the workforce underneath managers Steven Gerrard and Unai Emery final season, contributing with 4 targets and 4 assists in 33 league video games.
Within the present season, Bailey has been in effective kind and has emerged as certainly one of Aston Villa’s prime performers, along with his 10 targets in all competitions rating second solely to Ollie Watkins’ 16 targets for the membership.
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Bailey beforehand performed for Belgian membership Genk earlier than making a transfer to Bayer Leverkusen in 2017, the place he scored 39 targets in 156 appearances earlier than transferring to Aston Villa.
A continuing risk in assault
His significance to Aston Villa has grown considerably over the winter months, with head coach Unai Emery targeted on enhancing Bailey’s consistency away from dwelling. Bailey has been a continuing risk in assault, constantly contributing with targets and assists at a powerful fee.
Unai Emery spoke extremely of Bailey, praising his potential and acknowledging his steady enchancment. Bailey has predominantly operated from the appropriate wing this season, showcasing his tempo and offering a key outlet on the transition.
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Internationally, Leon Bailey has represented Jamaica on 30 events, making his senior debut in 2019 and scoring 5 targets for the nationwide workforce.
Bailey’s new contract is an indication of Aston Villa’s dedication to retaining their key gamers and constructing for the longer term, and it displays his rising significance inside the squad.
