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📲 Ollie Watkins on Instagram: “Hi Villans. Firstly, I’d like to say never did I intend, nor did I imagine, my time at Aston Villa would end this way. With that being said, I’m eternally grateful for the last six years. Not only has it shaped me as a player, but as a person. We’ve been through so many ups and downs throughout my six seasons here, but one thing has never changed —I’ve given everything for this club. From my first goals in the 7-2 win against Liverpool, getting the club back into Europe, the Champions League nights at Villa Park, to that unforgettable night in Istanbul. Becoming Villa’s record Premier League goalscorer is an achievement I never thought would be possible when I signed for the club. I want to thank everyone who’s contributed to my time here — Dean Smith, Steven Gerrard and especially Unai Emery, for always believing in me. For me personally, my two children were born here in Birmingham. And to see them walk on the pitch, and you fans sing my name in the Holte End in front of them and my family, is something that will always stay with me forever. After six years, it’s time to say goodbye. I close this chapter with a heavy heart. Villa will always mean so much to me. Thank you guys, from the bottom of my heart. Ollie.” 💜

📲 Lucas Digne on Instagram: “What a journey! Dear Villans.. thank you. We’ve shared so many unforgettable moments together. The highs, the lows. But through it all, we stayed together until the very end. After every victory, we had our little ritual — a moment I’ll always cherish. From day one, you made me and my family feel at home. Over these four years, I grew as a player, as a man, and somehow.. I became one of you. Winning the Europa League together is a memory I’ll carry with me forever. I’m so grateful to have shared this journey with you. Now it’s time for me to start a new chapter. Maybe one day you’ll forget me.. I won’t. Thank you for everything. Up the Villa.” 💜