Marcus Rashford and Asensio react to Ollie Watkins’ heartfelt Aston Villa message
Ollie Watkins had an emotional message for Aston Villa supporters after reaching a major milestone with the club.
Aston Villa kept their Champions League hopes alive with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium, and it was Watkins who delivered the decisive moment once again.
Watkins produced a standout performance for Unai Emery’s side, capping it off with the winning goal that sealed another crucial three points for Unai Emery’s side.
Despite securing European football for next season with this result, ambitions remain firmly set on Champions League qualification as the season edges closer to a climax.
Despite this, there have been suggestions of Watkins being unhappy with Emery, having been rotated more frequently in the latter part of the season — including being benched during the high-profile clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
But amid any speculation over his relationship with the manager, Watkins kept the mood positive on social media following his goal, which meant he reached a milestone with the club.
Ollie Watkins becomes Aston Villa’s record Premier League goal scorer
Watkins made history for Aston Villa after netting the winner against Bournemouth, becoming the club’s all-time top scorer in the Premier League. His goal took him to 75 in the competition, surpassing Gabby Agbonlahor’s long-standing record.
The striker marked the moment with a heartfelt message on Instagram, writing: “Proud to be the All-Time Premier League Goal Scorer for this club. Something I’ve had my eyes on since I joined. I couldn’t have done it without these boys and my family.”
His post earned multiple reactions from teammates with Emi Martinez commenting “Congrats brother” with Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio liking the post.
Other players including Declan Rice, Luke Shaw and Curtis Jones also showed appreciation by liking the post.
The achievement underlines Watkins’ growing legacy at Villa Park, but it comes amid fresh uncertainty over his long-term future.
Despite the celebratory mood, Football Insider revealed that Aston Villa could be willing to entertain offers for Watkins this summer, with his future at the club not entirely secure.
The England international has continued to deliver on the pitch, registering an impressive 30 goal contributions in all competitions this season — a return that has not gone unnoticed.
| Aston Villa’s top goalscorers in the Premier League | Goals |
| 1. Ollie Watkins | 75 |
| 2. Gabby Agbonlahor | 74 |
| 3. Dwight Yorke | 60 |
| 4. Dion Dublin | 48 |
Arsenal set to revive interest in Ollie Watkins amid growing speculation
With his future currently uncertain, Football Insider revealed that Watkins wants to join Arsenal this summer. The Gunners had a bid rejected in the January window but Arsenal are set to reignite their interest in Watkins once again.
However, they won’t be the only club in the race for his signature as Liverpool have also shown interest, as they aim to improve their front-line.
While Watkins has grown disillusioned with his role in recent months, particularly amid squad rotation and speculation over his role under Emery, this may present the perfect opportunity to secure his signature.