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Fakayejo Paul
Olympiacos have officially sealed a surprise permanent transfer for 29-year-old Jamaican international winger Leon Bailey from Aston Villa.
The winger flew to Athens to complete his medical examinations and sign a three-year contract keeping him at the Karaiskakis Stadium through June 2029.
Transaction Breakdown & Transfer Context
- Cut-Price Package:Aston Villa agreed to a cut-price fee of £3.4 million to authorize Bailey’s immediate departure.The decision allows Unai Emery’s side to clear wage overhead following the arrival of PSG winger Ibrahim Mbaye.
- Earlier Window Drama:An earlier £6.8 million transfer to EFL Championship side Hull City collapsed during deadline week following late agent disagreements, leaving Olympiacos clear to move quickly before the Greek transfer window closed.
- Aston Villa Legacy:Bailey departs Villa Park after five seasons, racking up 163 total appearances, 23 goals, and 25 assists.His spell in B6 was headlined by a 14-goal campaign in 2023/24 that brought Champions League football to Villa alongside a UEFA Europa League triumph.