English player Ollie Watkins gave an interview to the club's official channel, expressing his excitement about his new experience with the team. He stressed that competing for titles and achieving victories are among his main goals, and joining Al-Hilal represents a new and unique challenge in his career.

Watkins revealed the overwhelming response he received from Al-Hilal fans, explaining that it was initially surprising after he received a huge number of messages and comments on his Instagram account. He said, "I received a huge number of messages and comments on my Instagram account, and they were all kind. This made me very happy and excited to come here and play in front of the fans. I'm really excited and really happy to receive all these messages."

Watkins added that he was aware of Al-Hilal's stature before arriving, emphasizing that it is the biggest club in Asia and that its results had given him a clear picture of the competitiveness of the Saudi league, he said: "I think the result of the Club World Cup match against Manchester City definitely open my eyes to the Saudi league".

Watkins explained that his desire to achieve victories and compete for championships was one of the main reasons that encouraged him to take on the challenge, indicating that the move to Al-Hilal represents an opportunity to take on a new challenge with his family, he added, "The people here in Saudi Arabia are so lovely and welcome, and I want to win trophies at the end of the days."

Al-Hilal’s new striker praised the training center (Almajdiah Sport Hub), explaining that it boasts a high standard and provides everything a player needs to reach peak physical and technical condition, in addition to aiding recovery before matches.

Watkins expressed his delight at playing his first match at the team's home ground and his eagerness to enjoy the atmosphere. He emphasized his strong enthusiasm to begin this new chapter with Al-Hilal and his determination to achieve success while wearing the team's jersey.