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Ollie Watkins faces backlash over potential move from Aston Villa

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:25 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Ollie Watkins faces backlash over potential move from Aston Villa

Summary

Former Aston Villa winger Steve Froggatt criticized Ollie Watkins for his desire to leave the club, claiming it tarnishes his legacy. Froggatt expressed disappointment with Watkins considering a move to Saudi Arabia, viewing it solely as a financial decision. He emphasized Watkins's status as the club’s greatest goalscorer and suggested that fans' sentiments should be prioritized. The situation remains fluid as further developments regarding Watkins's future are expected.

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By the Numbers

•Ollie Watkins is the top goalscorer at Aston Villa.
•Steve Froggatt labels Watkins's intent to move as legacy tarnishing.
•Criticism centers on a potential transfer to Saudi Arabia for financial gain.
•Froggatt underlines the importance of fan appreciation in football.
•The situation regarding Watkins's future is still developing.

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8:25 AMYahoo Sports — 'Watkins has tarnished his legacy'

What they're saying

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Ollie is the greatest goalscorer at the club and he should walk away in to the sunset with the thanks of everyone at Villa Park. If he was going to an Inter Milan, Bayern Munich or Barcelona, I get that from a footballing perspective.
— Yahoo Sports

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