Ollie Watkins Proposes to Girlfriend During 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 knelt to ask Ellie to marry him.

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 played in the Championship with Brentford. He had previously moved up from League Two with Exeter City.

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Reactions to the news:

Here are some of the responses to the engagement:

@morgzthejeweller is happy for the couple:

"Congrats to you both."

@monicamunro feel inspired:

"Soooo happy for you both! congratulations guys, sending you all the love."

@zozonickless is excited:

"About bloomin time! congratulations guys!"

@_jacobcane is happy:

"Come on then."

@kierancphoto is excited for the couple:

"Love it big man."

@connorrileylowe can't wait for the wedding:

"Go on the boy. Mr romantic putting the rest of us to shame! can’t wait."

@leonieaisling is feeling motivated:

"The best news. Smashed that proposal."

@1388.lucky is feeling sceptic:

"Must all black players marry white girl?"

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 expects Raphael Varane to join soon.

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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.

Kobbie Mainoo mature reaction to Euro 2024 heartbreak

In other news, Kobbie Mainoo has spoken out after England's defeat in the 2024 European Championship final. Despite not being a regular at the start of the tournament, the 19-year-old quickly became one of England's key players.

He will rest for a few days before joining his Manchester United teammates for pre-season ahead of the new campaign.

Source: YEN.com.gh