Ollie Watkins' wife Ellie says moving to Saudi Arabia has 'been a lot' but 'everything's finally coming together' as she shares update on settling in to their new home after breaking down in tears over the move

Published: 23:03 BST, 18 October 2026 | Updated: 23:45 BST, 18 October 2026

Ollie Watkins' wife Ellie has confessed moving to Saudi Arabia while juggling being a mum has 'been a lot' but 'everything's finally coming together' as she shared a new update on Sunday. 

The couple, both 30, relocated to Riyadh with their two young children Amara, five, and Marley, three, in September after the footballer's £51million transfer from Aston Villa to Al-Hilal. 

And after previously breaking down in tears over the move, Ellie shared that their new life is finally coming together and she feels they are having more quality time as a family.

Taking to her Instagram she penned: 'I've been so quiet on here sorry. Just trying to move to another country and be a mum has been a lot.

'Didn't want to bore you guys cus this is what I've been doing the last 3 weeks, cleaning, organising, furniture shopping repeat.' 

The WAG then shared a snap of their stylish living room as she added: 'Everything's finally coming together and we're so happy in our new home.'

Ollie Watkins' wife Ellie has said moving to Saudi Arabia has 'been a lot' but 'everything's finally coming together' as she shared an update on settling in to their new home on Sunday

And after previously breaking down in tears over the move, Ellie shared that their new life is finally coming together and she feels they are having more quality time as a family

She also told fans: 'The kids have settled into school and are having the best time being together. Feel like we're getting more quality time together.' 

The big move was not without its teething problems as Ellie previously admitted that her children didn't get to start their new school as originally planned. 

Back in September, Ellie shared: 'And solo parenting. Kids didn't start school this week as originally planned so trying to keep them entertained and everything else that needs to be done is a juggle.'

Revealing the move to her followers in late August, 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... 

She told fans: 'Didn't want to bore you guys cus this is what I've been doing the last 3 weeks, cleaning, organising, furniture shopping repeat'

The WAG then shared a snap of their stylish living room as she added: 'Everything's finally coming together and we're so happy in our new home'

She also told fans: 'The kids have settled into school and are having the best time being together. Feel like we're getting more quality time together'

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'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 built a life here that I will always be so grateful for...

'Watching Ollie's 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.'