Ollie Watkins and wife Ellie have quickly settled into their new life in Saudi Arabia as they marked their ‘next chapter’ on Monday.
The couple, both 30, have moved to Riyadh with their two children after the footballer’s £51 million move from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal.
Ellie broke down in tears over their sudden move on Sunday as they said goodbye to their lives in Birmingham.
The WAG posted sweet family photos to Instagram with their children, Amara, five, and Marley, three, from their first few days in Saudi Arabia.
Ellie looked effortlessly chic in an off-white ensemble and matching Hermes Birkin bag as she smiled with Ollie at Al Hilal Saudi Club.
Ollie Watkins and wife Ellie, both 30, have quickly settled into their new life in Saudi Arabia with their two children as they marked their ‘next chapter’ on Monday
The couple, both 30, have moved to Riyadh with their two children following the footballer’s transfer from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal for £51 million.
The influencer admitted her “heart hurts” as she spoke about the bittersweet move in an emotional TikTok video.
She said: ‘Okay, that wasn’t on my bingo card for 2026. We’re in Riyadh, we arrived in Saudi Arabia last night and I think I’m still in shock to be honest, how life can change so quickly, but that’s the joys of football.
‘I’ve actually always said how lucky I think we are because we’ve been at Villa for six years, which is quite a long time in terms of football.
“We’ve had our kids there, we’ve had some pretty big life events, so it feels bittersweet to me. I loved my life there, I settled in so well and made the most wonderful friends.
Tearfully, she added, “So I feel quite emotional putting that behind me. But I’m excited about the change of scenery, I think it’s going to be great for the kids and I think they’re going to have the best time ever.
“Once we get settled and know what we’re doing, everything will be fine. We continue with our new life in Saudi Arabia, so exciting times.
‘I’m a bit nervous too, but I remember feeling that way when we moved to Birmingham, so hopefully you can follow my journey in Saudi Arabia.’
In an additional Instagram post, Ellie posted photos to document her favorite memories at Aston Villa.
She wrote: ‘Anyone who knows me knows how emotional I am, my heart aches as we end the most amazing six years at Villa.
“We had our beautiful babies here, made lifelong friends and built a life here that I will always be so grateful for.
Ellie broke down in tears over their sudden move on Sunday as they said goodbye to their lives in Birmingham
In an additional Instagram post, Ellie posted photos to document her favorite memories at Aston Villa
‘It has been so special to see Ollie’s career development here. I’ve seen some of the highest highs and experienced all the lows too. I couldn’t be more proud of how much he has accomplished, but most of all the person he has remained through it all❤️
“I am so grateful for the wonderful people we have met along the way and the friendships we will take with us. It’s the end of our most amazing chapter. Now it’s time for a new adventure ❤️
Like Ellie, fellow WAG Taylor Ward struggled with her move to Saudi Arabia after her husband Riyad Mahrez booked a lucrative £30 million move to Al-Ahli.
The bombshell came quickly and decisively, as Taylor was forced to face the new reality of life in Jeddah in front of cameras during the first season of Amazon Prime’s Married To The Game, a reality show that focuses on the lives of women married to Premier League footballers.
“I feel like everyone is going to be everywhere, it’s just going to be so hard, life is going to be so different,” Taylor tearfully told her sister Darby.
She added: “I feel like it’s so hard, there are times when I can’t do it, I just don’t like it. I don’t like it, I have no choice.’
