O. Watkins will sign a long-term contract with Aston Villa

2023-10-06 17:18 © Action Images via Reuters

“Premier League shining Ollie Watkins will not change teams in the near future.

The Athletic journalist David Ornstein reports that O. Watkins will sign a new five-year contract with the Aston Villa club.

The current 27-year-old forward's contract was valid until 2025.

The Englishman has also returned to the national team, which will continue to compete in the European Championship qualifiers.

🚨 EXCL: Ollie Watkins on verge of signing new 5yr contract at Aston Villa. Existing deal 2025 - fresh terms will secure 27yo England int’l striker until 2028. Club finalising agreement & if all goes to plan announcement to follow soon @TheAthleticFC #AVFC https://t.co/ZwPrJWc2WJ

— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) October 6, 2023