Ollie Watkins’ wife Ellie returns to UK with children amid Saudi Arabia security fears after £50M transfer

The Times of India · Global Sports Desk · 2026-11-03 23:48 UTC

Ollie Watkins’ big-money move to Saudi Arabia was supposed to mark an exciting new chapter for his family.

Ollie Watkins’ big-money move to

Saudi Arabia

was supposed to mark an exciting new chapter for his family. Just months after leaving Aston Villa for Al-Hilal, however, the England striker is facing an unexpected change at home. His wife, Ellie Watkins, has returned to the UK with their two young children amid growing security concerns in Saudi Arabia. The decision has left the family temporarily living in two countries, while Watkins continues his football career in Riyadh. Ellie has now opened up about the sudden change through a candid TikTok update.

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