Ollie Watkins has departed Aston Villa to join Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League. This is the latest in a series of high-profile departures for the club, following Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans, Lucas Digne, and Ezri Konsa. Watkins initially joined Aston Villa in 2020, after a successful spell at Brentford. During his time at Villa, he scored 108 goals in 278 games, helping the team win the UEFA Europa League last season. Watkins becomes the latest high-profile departure for Villa this summer, with his departure coming after he scored his 75th Premier League goal for the club in May, overtaking Gabriel Agbonlahor as the club's record goalscorer in the league.
Ollie Watkins Departs Aston Villa for Al Hilal
Aston Villa have lost England international Ollie Watkins, who has joined Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, according to ESPN.
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