Al-Hilal prepares a huge surprise for Al-Ahli in the clasico
A highly anticipated summit in the Roshn League
A press report revealed today, Thursday, that Al-Hilal are preparing a stunning surprise for their rivals Al-Ahli when the two sides meet next Tuesday at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh in the Saudi Roshn League.
The Saudi Pro League had reshuffled the order of Al-Hilal's next two fixtures after Al-Ahli's preparations to face Auckland in yesterday's FIFA Intercontinental Cup opener. "The Boss" will now play their fourth-round match against Al-Khaleej next Friday, then meet "the Elegant" in the third-round tie on 1 September.
According to the Saudi newspaper "Arriyadiyah", Al-Hilal's Italian coach Simone Inzaghi has drawn up a special programme for Englishman Ollie Watkins, aiming to get him ready for the Clasico clash against Al-Ahli.
Watkins, 30, will fly into Riyadh by private plane tomorrow, Friday evening, ready to join the capital club's squad, the newspaper confirmed.
Press reports yesterday, Wednesday, said Al-Hilal had sealed a deal to sign Aston Villa's star Ollie Watkins in the current summer transfer window.
Transfers expert Fabrizio Romano wrote on "X": "Breaking: Now, Al-Hilal have reached an agreement on all details of the deal to sign Ollie Watkins, here we go".
He continued: "Exclusive details: Aston Villa have now accepted the latest offer worth 58.4 million euros plus 2 million euros in add-ons for the English striker.. green light from Aston Villa and the player will travel to Saudi Arabia this week".
