Ross Barkley Trains in Italy During Holiday

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Ross Barkley, the talented midfielder of Aston Villa, has been making the most of his holiday in Taormina, Sicily by continuing his training routine at the Stadio Valerio Bacigalupo. Despite being on vacation, Barkley chose to keep up with his fitness regimen, demonstrating his dedication to the sport. While enjoying his time off, he expressed sincere appreciation for the warm welcome he received from the community. The local authorities honored him with a city pennant, acknowledging his visit and interaction with their sports facilities. "It is always a pleasure to host champions of this calibre in our city," stated Mario Quattrocchi, Taormina's Sports Councillor. Barkley, who scored three goals and provided one assist for Aston Villa in the recent season, has his contract running until June 2027. Football Club Taormina, the local team playing at the same venue, competes in Italy’s Prima Categoria, the country's seventh division.