Ollie Watkins has impressed since joining Aston Villa in 2020, with his form in recent matches earning him a five-year contract extension with the Villans. His previous contract was due to end in 2025. Jacob Tanswell of The Athletic reported the contract extension had been agreed between Villa and their star striker.
Ollie Watkins Signs Five-Year Villa Extension
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Watkins is integral to Unai Emery’s plan to return Villa to European football. Additionally, the forward has earned a handful of call-ups with Gareth Southgate’s English Team. 50 goals in 128 fixtures have the 27-year-old flying high at the moment.
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Following the announcement of his contract extension, The Athletic reported that Watkins had left a statement on the Villa club website. “I’m really happy. I feel like this is the best place for me to play my football” The former Brentford man has four goals in his last two Premier League matches.
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While his first England cap came back in 2021, his recent games have been very fruitful. He was re-called by Southgate for the October fixtures and will look to add to his National Team goal tally. “It’s definitely been a memorable week for me and one that I’ll never forget,” said the in form striker.
Villa Form This Season
Watkins’ presence as a “special” player has led Villa to fifth place in the Premier League. Tied with Brighton & Hove Albion on 15 points, only one win separates them from league leaders Manchester City. A loss to Everton in the EFL Cup has shifted their focus onto the two remaining competitions.
A shock loss to Legia Warsaw in the Europa Conference League suggested that Villa were not pursuing a long run in Europe this campaign. Thursday’s win over HŠK Zrinjski Mostar, albeit very late, proves otherwise. The Villans, led by Emery and Watkins, will seemingly be a threat this season.
