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Watkins reunited with Smith at Aston Villa

9 Sep 2020
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Striker links up again with head coach as he swaps Brentford for Villa Park, having scored 26 Championship goals last season

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Summer 2020 Transfers & News

Aston Villa have completed the signing of striker Ollie Watkins, who is again linking up with head coach Dean Smith after the pair's time together with Brentford.

Watkins scored 26 Championship goals for the Bees last season and has signed a five-year contract with the Villans.

"I am so excited to join Aston Villa and to reunite with Dean Smith as my head coach," the 24-year-old told the club's official website.

"I cannot wait to wear the famous claret and blue in the Premier League. I want to do something special here and score some goals."

Smith added: "Ollie has developed into one of the most sought-after strikers in the country and we are looking forward to seeing him show his great qualities in an Aston Villa shirt.

"He is a hugely determined character who has both the ability and personality to succeed at the highest level."

Watkins is Villa's second summer signing, after Matty Cash's arrival from Nottingham Forest.

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