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Olympiacos Reach Verbal Agreement to Sign Leon Bailey, Fabrizio Romano Reports
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Olympiacos Reach Verbal Agreement to Sign Leon Bailey, Fabrizio Romano Reports

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Olympiacos have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa and Jamaican winger Leon Bailey over a permanent transfer.
  • Bailey is traveling to Athens for medical tests, with a contract reportedly set to run until June 2029.
  • The 29-year-old has been a primary target for Olympiacos on the wings, while Aston Villa wanted to sell him during the summer transfer window.

Olympiacos appear ready to follow Gustavo Puerta’s major signing with another headline-making move. The Greek club has reached a verbal agreement to sign Leon Bailey from Aston Villa, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The agreement reportedly covers both the English club and the Jamaican winger. Bailey is already on his way to Athens, where he is expected to undergo medical tests before the transfer can be completed.

Bailey had emerged as Olympiacos’ main target for the wing position. The club had been negotiating with Aston Villa, and the deal now appears to be in its final stages. Olympiacos are poised to bring a high-profile player to Greece.

Romano reported that the move will be permanent and that Bailey will sign a contract running until June 2029. The 29-year-old remains under contract with Aston Villa until the summer of 2027, but the club wanted to sell him during the summer transfer window.

EXCLUSIVE: Olympiacos reach verbal agreement for surprise deal to sign Leon Bailey, here we go!

— Fabrizio RomanoRomano announced the reported agreement in a social media post.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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