Ross Barkley trains in Italy while on holiday in Taormina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Aston Villa midfielder Ross Barkley is training at Stadio Valerio Bacigalupo in Taormina, Sicily, during his holiday. Barkley expressed gratitude for the warm welcome he received from the local community. The municipality honored him with a city pennant, highlighting the significance of hosting athletes of his caliber. Barkley, who recently concluded his season, continues to use this time to maintain his fitness ahead of the upcoming campaign.
- •Barkley trains in Taormina, Italy, during his vacation.
- •He received a city pennant as a keepsake from Taormina.
- •The local Sports Councillor expressed appreciation for hosting Barkley.
- •Barkley scored three goals and one assist in 23 appearances this season.
- •His contract with Aston Villa expires in June 2027.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa midfielder trains in Italy while on holiday: ‘Warm welcome’
"Aston Villa midfielder Ross Barkley has been training at the Stadio Valerio Bacigalupo in Taormina, Sicily, while on holiday and showed ‘great appreciation for the warm welcome received.’English m...
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