Watkins' agent explains striker's move to Al Hilal: ambition and trophies
Ollie Watkins' agent Paolo Vernazza tells Ajel the striker joined Al Hilal to compete for titles, not to relax, after his transfer from Aston Villa.
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AIPaolo Vernazza, agent of striker Ollie Watkins, has expressed his delight at the player's transfer to Al Hilal during the current summer transfer window.
The club, known as Al-Zaeem, officially announced on Sunday evening that it had signed Watkins from Aston Villa as part of its efforts to strengthen the squad ahead of upcoming competitions.
Speaking exclusively to Ajel on Monday, Vernazza said: "This is an exceptional moment for me after we succeeded in completing the first stage of the transfer from Aston Villa to Al Hilal. It was a long-awaited deal, anticipated by all parties, and we are extremely happy to have finalized it successfully."
He added, "Our ambition is clear: Watkins is not coming to Saudi Arabia to relax, but to compete for every possible trophy, write a new chapter of record-breaking success, and win the Roshn League and AFC Champions League with Al Hilal."
Ollie Watkins scored 108 goals and provided 47 assists in 278 matches for Aston Villa, earning his place among the club's legends. He is expected to be a major addition to Al Hilal's attack in the coming period.
Al Hilal will host Al Ahli at 9 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh in a rescheduled match from the third round of the Roshn League.