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Watkins's Legacy at Villa Untarnished, Says Emery as Jackson Arrives
Ollie Watkins is closing in on a £50 million move to Al Hilal as Aston Villa prepare to replace him with Nicolas Jackson.
- Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is closing in on a £50 million exit to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, with Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson joining as his replacement.
- Following his absence last weekend, Manager Unai Emery confirmed the departure after Watkins apologized for missing the Premier League opener against Brighton, despite his six-year legacy remaining intact.
- At £65 million, the deal for 25-year-old Jackson provides a younger alternative to the 30-year-old Watkins as Villa pursues a competitive squad rebuild with new additions.
- Defending the transfer strategy, Emery noted that selling key players is necessary to maintain financial sustainability while balancing experience and potential in the squad.
- Successive seasons competing in the Champions League drive Emery's goal to keep the squad competitive, with new signings helping Villa fight for top positions next year.
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Emery reveals Watkins apology as striker seals Villa departure
·London, United Kingdom
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France24Watkins's legacy at Villa untarnished, says Emery as Jackson arrives
The England international is closing in on a £50 million ($68 million) exit and will be replaced by Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson. Watkins will follow Ezri Konsa, Morgan Rogers, Youri Tielemans and Lucas Digne out of Villa Park as the side that won last season's Europa League has been torn apart. But Emery said a disagreement over his availability last weekend should not mask Watkins's legacy after netting 108 times over the last six years. A deplet…
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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