Ollie Watkins completes transfer from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal

Ollie Watkins has completed a transfer from Aston Villa to the Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. The 30-year-old England striker signed a three-year contract following his departure from Birmingham, where he spent six seasons. British media reports value the transfer between £50 million and £51 million. Watkins exits as Aston Villa’s record Premier League scorer with 91 goals in the competition, totaling 108 goals in 278 appearances. His tenure included a 2025-26 Europa League title, the club's first European trophy in 44 years. Manager Unai Emery confirmed the exit following a brief period where Watkins was unavailable for selection due to transfer negotiations.

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