Orlando Bailey will join Leicester Tigers ahead of the 25/26 season.
The 23-year-old will make the move to the East Midlands from Bath Rugby, who he has made 99 appearances for in five seasons after debuting as an 18-year-old.
Capable of playing fly-half, full-back or centre, Bailey has registered almost 300 points for Bath.
An age-grade representative for England, at Under-18s and Under-20s, Bailey featured for the latter alongside future club mates Emeka Ilione and Jack van Poortvliet.
In 2022, he was included in the England senior men’s squad ahead of the Six Nations and featured for the national side against The Barbarians at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham.
Speaking about joining Leicester Tigers, Bailey said: “I am lucky and excited to be moving to a historic club, with a bright future and I’m feeling ready to take on this new challenge. Leicester Tigers is a club I’ve always respected, and I am looking to contribute towards future success on the pitch.”
“It’s the right time for me to take on a new challenge outside of my comfort zone, where I can continue to grow as a player and person. I’m excited to be joining a really strong group, which has an exciting blend of quality younger guys and experienced players.”
On calling Mattioli Woods Welford Road home, Bailey added: “Having played away at Mattioli Woods Welford Road four times now, I’ve always been struck by the intensity of the atmosphere, the dedicated fan base, and the way the team feeds off of this.”
General Manager Richard Wilks added: “Orlando is a young player, just 23 years of age, but also an experienced player with almost a hundred senior games under his belt for Bath.”
“He joins us from a successful, professional programme and with not only five seasons in the Premiership but also having had the experience of being a part of England squads in recent years.
“In our chats with Orlando, he’s shown how hungry he is to play consistent rugby, be successful and contribute from the start of this new, exciting chapter at Leicester Tigers. He is great addition to our squad.”
