Watkins Scores on Al-Hilal Debut After Villa Exit

Ollie Watkins headed home in a 3-0 win just three days after his £51m move to Saudi Arabia.

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What happened. Ollie Watkins scored on his Al-Hilal debut, coming on at half-time and netting a low header in the 86th minute of a 3-0 win over 10-man Al-Ahli.

• Watkins signed three days earlier for £51m from Aston Villa.
• He appeared to refuse to train to force the move after four offers were rejected.
• Villa boss Unai Emery said: 'This question is for him. I can answer only with my silence.'

“This question is for him. I can answer only with my silence.”

— Unai Emery

Watkins now plays under Simone Inzaghi at Al-Hilal, having left Villa after a difficult transfer saga.

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