Al Hilal Secures Watkins Signing

Al Hilal Secures Watkins Signing

Al Hilal Secures Watkins Signing

Wednesday 26-08-2026
Mohammed Zaqout

Al Hilal has finalized all details regarding the transfer of English striker Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa, with the deal nearing completion.


According to Fabrizio Romano, Aston Villa has accepted the final offer from Al Hilal, which amounts to €58.4 million, along with €2 million in add-ons linked to terms in the agreement.


Al Hilal has received the green light from Aston Villa to complete the deal, while Watkins is scheduled to travel this week to finalize his transfer to the Saudi club.


Al Hilal has ramped up its efforts to finalize the signing in recent times, driven by the player's desire for a new experience, and is now close to making an official announcement regarding Watkins' joining the squad.


Recent developments indicate that the deal is in its final stages, with only official procedures and medical examinations remaining before the English striker's transfer is officially completed.

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