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Aston Villa has officially announced the transfer of Ollie Watkins to Al-Hilal. According to reports from the UK, the Birmingham club will receive £50 million for the England international. The club has already secured his replacement in Nicolas Jackson, who was acquired from Chelsea for £47.5 million, a fee that could rise to £65 million with add-ons.
The 30-year-old Watkins has signed a three-year contract with Al-Hilal and will wear the number 11 shirt for his new team.
Watkins achieved double-digit goal tallies in each of his six seasons at Villa Park, departing as Aston Villa's record Premier League goalscorer with a total of 91 goals. He netted 108 goals overall for the Villans in 278 appearances. Watkins earned his England cap during his tenure at Villa Park, having made 24 appearances and scored seven goals for the Three Lions to date.
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