Al-Hilal seal the Ollie Watkins deal | OneFootball

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·26 August 2026

Al-Hilal seal the Ollie Watkins deal

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Al-Hilal have completed the signing of Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins in the summer transfer window.

According to Goal.com, an agreement is in place on all details.


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Aston Villa have accepted a final offer of 58.4 million euros plus 2 million euros in add-ons, and the England striker will travel to Saudi Arabia this week.

Al-Hilal had chased Watkins in recent days as they sought a striker to bolster their frontline.

Uncertainty remains over Karim Benzema’s future at the club, although the Frenchman has said he wants to stay.

Source: Goal.com

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