Ollie Watkins Proposes to Girlfriend as They Enjoy Romantic Holiday After Euro 2024 Heartbreak
- Aston Villa superstar Ollie Watkins is getting hitched after he proposed to his girlfriend Ellie Alderson while on a romantic holiday
- The England striker, who scored the winner against the Netherlands at Euro 2024, shared romantic snaps from the proposal in Lake Como, Italy
- The Three Lions star proposed to Ellie with a gorgeous diamond ring on a balcony overlooking the lake and Alps
England forward Ollie Watkins is now engaged after proposing to Ellie Alderson at Lake Como, Italy.
During their stay at the luxurious Mandarin Oriental on the lake's shores, Watkins got down on one knee to ask Ellie to marry him.
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The couple shared photos of the special moment on Instagram, with Watkins captioning his post, "Future wifey!! It was only right."
Watkins and Ellie have been together since 2018, when he was playing in the Championship with Brentford, having previously moved up from League Two with Exeter City.
They are already parents to two children: a daughter born in 2021 and a son born in 2023.
Lake Como is making headlines not just for its romantic allure but also for its rising football prominence.
The local football club has appointed Cesc Fabregas as manager, signed Pepe Reina and Alberto Moreno, and is expecting Raphael Varane to join soon.
What's next for Watkins and Aston Villa?
After propelling Aston Villa into the Champions League for the first time in over 40 years, Watkins faces the biggest season of his career in 2024-25.
The England ace has proven his ability to perform under pressure, evidenced by his contributions to England's success this summer.
The group stage draw for the Champions League will take place on August 29.
Mainoo celebrates with family during Euros
Elsewhere, YEN.com.gh reported that Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo shared a moment with his family after starring in England's victory over the Netherlands in the semi-final of the European Championships.
The 18-year-old, who was born to Ghanaian parents in England, played the entire duration as Ollie Watkins netted late in the game as the Three Lions completed a comeback to progress to the final.
Mainoo was only beaten to the Man of the Match award by the second-half substitute Watkins.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
