O. Watkins’ wife left Saudi Arabia amid unrest: "It had to be done for the children”

2026-11-04 18:00 © PA Images

Ollie Watkins will live alone in Saudi Arabia for some time.

The wife of the "Al Hilal” forward, Ellie, has left Saudi Arabia with their children due to unrest in the Middle East.

"Due to the current conditions and the conflict, we decided to return to Great Britain until the situation in Saudi Arabia calms down.

I felt that this was a step that needed to be taken for the sake of our children, who need to be guaranteed a normal life until we can all live together again,” said Ellie Watkins.

Ollie Watkins and "Al Hilal” are at the top of the Saudi Arabian league.