Ollie Watkins signs new Aston Villa deal

Ollie Watkins has committed his future to Villa by signing a new five-year contract.

Published Oct 6, 2023

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The striker has agreed a deal which includes significantly improved terms and comes as a major boost to Unai Emery.

Watkins has scored 21 goals in 37 matches since the Spaniard took charge last November and this week earned a recall to the England squad, after netting four times in the last two Premier League matches.

Talks over a new deal began before the end of last season but accelerated in recent weeks, with Emery eager to tie down a player he sees as crucial to his plans.

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