According to Goal.com, England striker Ollie Watkins has revealed his reasons for joining the Saudi League this summer.
Watkins transferred from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal this summer. He came off the bench last Tuesday, helping the team defeat Al-Ahli 3-0 and scoring a goal, before starting Friday's 2-0 victory over Al-Shabab, where he failed to score.
After the match, Watkins explained his reasons for joining the Saudi League in an interview with Saudi publication Asharq Al-Awsat: "For me, I wanted to take on a new challenge that was presented to me and my family."
He said: "We have lived in England all our lives, and coming here to experience a new culture is truly a fantastic experience."
He added: "Everyone has welcomed us warmly and provided tremendous support. To play for a club like Al-Hilal is an incredible opportunity for me. I came here to win championships and trophies."
Watkins then stated: "The pace of the game is very good. Due to the high temperatures, the match sometimes slows down, which is normal, but there are many world-class players in the league, and I will quickly adapt to the climate conditions here."
The striker also made a promise to Al-Hilal fans: "I promise the fans that I will score many goals."
He said: "I didn't participate in preseason training, so I am now working to regain my fitness and match sharpness. You will see me soon, and I hope that in the upcoming matches, you will see me score more than one goal per game."
He continued: "I played the full match today, and it felt different from what I'm used to. Many new players have recently joined Al-Hilal, and I am one of them. We are all currently in the integration and adaptation phase."
He concluded: "Our chemistry and understanding will definitely improve over time, but for us, the most important thing right now is to win and get all three points."
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danoni31
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he's saying the truth. Its a new challenge. Adjusting to new and bigger salary is a new challenge😂
PrinceAbobyBlinkz
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No be only new challenge, you joined for money bro
adedefender
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A new challenge? Just shut up!
vokabmnpsy
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Watkins promise to score many goals, don't count your chickens before they're hatched,you're ARE NOT that capable in every aspect, most probably you end up up like a grinning jackass
vomabklnou
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We all know you went there for the attractive retirement package
fuzbcopruy
2
you went there for the money oga stop talking trash
Fewbcely
2
not true it's because of money be honest
Yupabklort
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for Asian Champions league title
faecimrstz
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which challenge is this tell us you came here for money 🤑
Wimbcders
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You joined for money and here I am wondered why you wanna act up!🙄🙄
Hes 30 already so what u expect
zuacdmnrst
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it's all about the money
ksantos
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New challenge with money 💰, go for it bro
Juocinost
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You joined for money and here I am wondered why you wanna act up!🙄🙄
Richrocky
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Lol! The money challenge, right?
If it was you …. You won’t chase the bag ?
Vuailntuyz
1
Madrid most times lose to Betis, especially when Isco is playing
Musa_unq
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but even the league you can't win
Davichi
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Come on, just say it's your retirement plan. 😂
Sicaelnpt
2
hipocrit,first money !
Rakacilrsu
2
and money😂
summerslarm
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Lol! The money challenge, right?