Ollie Watkins Completes £51m Transfer to Al Hilal

Ollie Watkins has completed his transfer from Aston Villa to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, ending a six-year tenure in which he became the club's record Premier League goalscorer. The England international's move, finalized on August 30, 2026, was confirmed for a reported fee of approximately £51 million. His departure is part of a significant summer overhaul at Villa Park, following the exits of several other key players. Watkins joined Villa from Brentford in 2020 for a then-club-record fee and scored 108 goals in 278 appearances across all competitions. His 91 Premier League goals make him the most prolific scorer in the division for the club.