Emery bids goodbye to Watkins 'with small tears'
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Manager Unai Emery said Ollie Watkins apologised for refusing to play for Aston Villa on Sunday as he paid an emotional tribute to the departing striker. The 30-year-old is expected in Saudi Arabia on Friday to complete a £51m move to Al-Hilal, with Villa poised to finalise the signing of Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson for £65m as his replacement. Emery praised the England forward's behaviour during his Villa career and…
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- Emery bids goodbye to Watkins 'with small tears'Yahoo Sports