Ollie Watkins to join Saudi Arabia for €60m

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By: Manu Tournoux

Ollie Watkins to join Saudi Arabia for €60m

A new major transfer to Saudi Arabia. As revealed by Fabrizio Romano, Ollie Watkins will leave Aston Villa and join Al-Hilal in the coming hours. The two clubs have reached an agreement for the transfer of the England international (24 caps, 7 goals).

The Villans accepted an offer of more than 60 million euros (58.4 million euros, more than 2 bonuses). Ollie Watkins will find several well-known names in European football: Crysencio Summerville, Karim Benzema, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Théo Hernandez and Kalidou Koulibaly.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.