Aston Villa Officials Deny Leon Bailey Exit Rumors
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The officials said that the media took Bailey’s words out of context. They believe that media outlets published these “rubbish” reports in order to get clicks
Aston Villa officials have have denied claims that Leon Bailey is thinking of moving to a bigger club. The officials emphasized that Villa fans shouldn’t worried about the Jamaican winger’s future. Leon Bailey leaving the club despite that came out following a recent interview he did
Many media outlets have been claiming that Bailey is actively looking for a move to a “big six club.” This story began after the 26-year-old winger said that he wouldn’t mind raising the profile of Jamaica by signing for a massive club. However, he also said that he is having the time of his life in Aston Villa. Bailey was speaking during an interview with a Jamaican podcast known as “Let’s Be Honest.”
The officials said that the media took Bailey’s words out of context. They believe that media outlets published these “rubbish” reports in order to get clicks and engagements from their audiences. Media outlets normally create these type of stories when there isn’t much to report about.
It’s unlikely that Bailey will leave Villa because he recently signed a long-term contract with the club.
The club officials noted that journalists normally come up with exaggerated stories during the international break. The media previously claimed that Yuri Tielemans is unhappy after he said that he wanted coach Emery to give him more game time. Tielemans is one of Bailey’s teammate at Aston Villa.
Is it possible that Bailey might move on from Aston Villa?
It’s clear that media created a big story out of Bailey’s words. The Jamaican was simply being honest on what it would mean to represent a massive club. He isn’t actively looking for a new club.
Bailey has been having his best season at Villa Park. Bailey and Watkins are two leading goal-scorers in the Aston Villa squad. The Jamaican has also contributed with many assists. He has emerged as one of the best attackers in the English premier league.
Bailey is likely to receive offers from bigger clubs in the upcoming transfer window. Villa might sanction the move if they receive a big transfer fee.
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