Former Villa Player Discusses Ollie Watkins and Transfer Speculations
Former Aston Villa winger Steve Froggatt recently shared his insights on Ollie Watkins’ potential departure from the club during an interview with BBC Radio WM. Froggatt emphasized the importance of supporters, stating, “The supporters are the most important people at the football club. Ollie is the greatest goalscorer at the club and he should walk away into the sunset with the thanks of everyone at Villa Park. He has tarnished that.”
When discussing the rumored interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, Froggatt expressed his reservations, saying, “The Saudi Arabia thing, I’m not having it. You’re only going for the money and that changes my opinion on players. I can’t get my head around it. If he was going to an Inter Milan, Bayern Munich or Barcelona, I get that from a footballing perspective.”
Froggatt also reflected on the internal dynamics at the club, suggesting that there may be complexities behind Watkins’ situation. “Behind the scenes, we don’t know what has gone on with Ollie and the football club. I know that from my own experience. When the club wants to get rid of you on their own terms, they will do anything they can to make you uncomfortable to get you out,” he remarked.
Listen to the full discussion below or on BBC Sounds here
Former Aston Villa winger Steve Froggatt, speaking to BBC Radio WM about Ollie Watkins’ desire to leave the club: “The supporters are the most important people at the football club. Ollie is the greatest goalscorer at the club and he should walk away in to the sunset with the thanks of everyone at Villa Park. He has tarnished that.
“The Saudi Arabia thing, I’m not having it. You’re only going for the money and that changes my opinion on players. I can’t get my head around it. If he was going to an Inter Milan, Bayern Munich or Barcelona, I get that from a footballing perspective.
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“Behind the scenes, we don’t know what has gone on with Ollie and the football club. I know that from my own experience. When the club want to get rid of you on their own terms, they will do anything they can to make you uncomfortable to get you out.”
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