Al Ahli send Watkins swiftly into Al Hilal history | OneFootball

Ollie Watkins made his Al Hilal debut within 48 hours of signing, appearing in the Clásico against Al Ahli at Kingdom Arena.

According to Thmanyah, which broadcasts the Saudi League, Watkins became the first English player to feature for Al Hilal, a one-off milestone.

Al Hilal hosted the rescheduled round three Roshn League fixture on Tuesday. Italian head coach Simone Inzaghi introduced him at the start of the second half, replacing Ivorian youngster Mohamed Kader Meite.

He entered with Al Hilal two goals ahead, and Al Ahli played the entire second half with 10 men after Turkish defender Merih Demiral was sent off late in the first half.

The club announced his arrival from Aston Villa on Sunday, with press reports putting the fee at around 60 million euros.

Watkins now leads the line for the new season, following summer exits for Karim Benzema, Darwin Nunez and Marcos Leonardo.

Source: Goal.com

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