Ollie Watkins' wife Ellie struggles to hold back tears after Aston Villa star's surprise £51 million transfer to Al-Hilal changes family's plans
Ollie Watkins’ Saudi Arabia move has left his wife Ellie facing an emotional goodbye to the life their family built at Aston Villa. The couple arrived in Riyadh on Saturday night after Watkins completed his £51 million transfer to Al-Hilal, bringing an unexpected end to his six-year spell at Villa Park.
For Ellie, the move has meant leaving behind Birmingham, close friends and countless family memories. She became visibly emotional while discussing the sudden change in a TikTok video, admitting her “heart is hurting” despite feeling excited about starting a new chapter with Watkins and their two young children.
For Ellie, the move has meant leaving behind Birmingham, close friends and countless family memories. She became visibly emotional while discussing the sudden change in a TikTok video, admitting her “heart is hurting” despite feeling excited about starting a new chapter with Watkins and their two young children.
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