Ollie Watkins' wife Ellie is supported by England WAGs as she starts new life in Saudi Arabia after sudden departure from Aston Villa left her 'heart hurting'

Ollie Watkins' wife Ellie was supported by fellow WAGs after she announced her 'heart was hurting' ahead of her family's move to Saudi Arabia. 

The English striker, 30, completed a £51million move as he bid farewell to his beloved team Aston Villa after six years to be transferred to Al-Hilal.

Last week, his influencer wife Ellie broke down in tears while announcing the news that she would have had to relocate and build a new life in Saudi with Ollie and their two young children, Amara, five, and Marley, three. 

Sharing a series of images from Ollie's welcoming to Al-Hilal, she added the caption: 'Next chapter', under which she was met with support from pals. 

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's wife Megan wrote: 'Congratulations beautiful, wishing you and your beautiful fam all the luck in your new chapter'.

England centre-back John Stones' wife Olivia simply wrote: 'Amazing'. 

Influencer Hattie Smith wrote: 'Excited for you all can’t wait to visit. Miss you all so much already', to which she responded: 'inserts FaceTime crying pic’.

Last week, Ellie admitted her 'heart is hurting' as she spoke about the bittersweet move in an emotional TikTok video.

She said: 'Okay, well that wasn't on my bingo card for 2026. We are in Riyadh, we arrived in Saudi last night and I think I'm still in shock to be honest like how life can change so quickly but that is the joys of football...

'I've always actually said how lucky I think we are because we've been at Villa for six years which in football terms is actually quite a long time...

'We've had our children there, we've had quite big life events so it feels bittersweet to me. I loved my life there, I settled so well and made the most amazing friends...

Tearing up, she added: 'So I am feeling quite emotional about leaving that behind. But I am excited for a change of scenery, I think it's going to be amazing for the kids and I think they are going to have the best time ever... 

'Once we are settled and we know what we are doing, it will all be good. Getting on with our new life in Saudi so exciting times...

'I'm also feeling a little nervous but I remember feeling like that when we moved to Birmingham so hopefully you can follow my journey in Saudi.'

In an additional Instagram post, Ellie posted photos to document her favourite memories at Aston Villa.

She penned: 'Anyone that knows me knows how emotional I am, my heart is hurting as we end the most amazing 6 years at Villa.

'We had our beautiful babies here, made friends for life and have a built a life here that I will always be so grateful for...

'Watching Ollies career progress here has been so special. I’ve watched some of the highest highs and been there through all of the lows too. I couldn’t be prouder of how much he’s achieved but most importantly the person he has remained through it all...

'I’m so grateful for the amazing people we’ve met along the way and the friendships we’ll take with us. It’s the end of our most amazing chapter. Now it’s time for a new adventure'.