KINGSTON, Jamaica – Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey has declined an invitation to be part of the Reggae Boyz set up for the upcoming Copa America tournament.

In a bizarre twist, Bailey, who said three months ago he was taking a break from international duties after he was suspended by the coaches for breaking curfew, was included in the 26-man team announced by head coach Hemier Hallgrimsson Wednesday night, but hours later took himself out of consideration.

READ: Suspended Reggae Boy Leon Bailey says he was about to take a break from national duty

“Misleading information,” Bailey wrote on social media in response to the announcement.

Bailey’s agent and adoptive father, Craig Butler, later posted: “Leon Bailey has stated that he is taking a break from the Jamaica national team for his mental health and to spend time with his family. His position has not changed. We kindly ask that you respect his wishes at this time. Posts made on social media that are surfacing at this time is a misrepresentation of his position. We wish the Reggae Boyz well in the Copa America competition and he, along with his management team, will continue to support the Jamaica National Team at all levels … change must come…Respect and One Love for all.”

Bailey was suspended after he broke team curfew in November when Jamaica played Canada in a Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal game and was left out of the semi-final games in March as a result.

READ: Bailey dropped from Reggae Boyz Nations League squad for ‘curfew breach’

-Paul A Reid