Ollie Watkins leaves Aston Villa for Al-Hilal in reported 50m deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 4:46 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Forward Ollie Watkins has finalized a transfer from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal. The move carries a reported transfer fee of 50m. This departure marks the latest roster change for the club during a busy summer window. Earlier on Saturday, goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez also exited the team to join Chelsea. These consecutive departures leave Aston Villa managing significant changes to its first-team squad. Further details regarding the terms of both player movements are expected to emerge shortly.
- •Ollie Watkins moves from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal
- •The transfer fee is reportedly 50m
- •Emiliano Martínez joined Chelsea earlier the same day
- •Both transfers occur during the current summer window
- 5:19 PMYahoo Sports — Ollie Watkins completes big money Al Hilal move ‘with a heavy heart’
- 4:46 PMThe Guardian Sport — Transfer roundup: Ollie Watkins completes move to Al-Hilal from Aston Villa
"England forward’s exit continues busy summer for Villa News follows Emiliano Martínez moving to Chelsea The England forward Ollie Watkins has completed a move from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal for a reported £50m. The news follows Emiliano Martínez’s switch to Chelsea earlier on Sunday. More details soon Continue reading...
"The England international finalised a £50million transfer to Saudi Arabia on Sunday
"Ollie Watkins has completed his £50m move from Aston Villa to Al Hilal.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 5:19 PMOllie Watkins completes big money Al Hilal move ‘with a heavy heart’
The England international finalised a £50million transfer to Saudi Arabia on Sunday
- The Guardian SportAug 30, 2026, 4:46 PMTransfer roundup: Ollie Watkins completes move to Al-Hilal from Aston Villa
England forward’s exit continues busy summer for Villa News follows Emiliano Martínez moving to Chelsea The England forward Ollie Watkins has completed a move from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal for a reported £50m. The news follows Emiliano Martínez’s switch to Chelsea earlier on Sunday. More details soon Continue reading...
- Sky Sports—Watkins joins Al Hilal as Villa agree Harwood-Bellis deal
Ollie Watkins has completed his £50m move from Aston Villa to Al Hilal.
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