Al Hilal signs England striker Ollie Watkins on three-year deal
Al Hilal has signed England international Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa on a three-year contract, aiming to replace departing star Karim Benzema.
Key Takeaways
AIAl Hilal announced on Sunday that it has signed England international striker Ollie Watkins from Premier League club Aston Villa.
The club said Watkins has agreed to a three-year contract, a move intended to fill the gap left by the expected departure of French forward Karim Benzema.
The transfer is valued at around €60 million, reflecting Al Hilal’s continued major investment in strengthening its squad.
Meanwhile, Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal is also expected to join Al Hilal in another high-profile signing in the near future.
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Impressive record at Aston Villa
Watkins scored 108 goals and provided 47 assists in 278 appearances for Aston Villa over six years, and helped the club win the UEFA Europa League last season.