Chelsea signs Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in record British deal
Chelsea has signed England forward Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a British transfer record deal worth £117 million ($156.5m), surpassing Elliot Anderson's recent £116 million move. The 23-year-old has signed a contract until 2033 and becomes Chelsea's third major signing under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea has completed the acquisition of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in what constitutes a new British transfer record. The 23-year-old attacking talent, who recently represented England at the World Cup, has committed to the London club through 2033. While no official fee was announced, media reports indicate the transfer value reaches £117 million ($156.5m), eclipsing the previous British record set just weeks earlier when Elliot Anderson moved from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City for £116 million ($155m).
Rogers brings significant Premier League experience to Stamford Bridge, having scored 21 goals across 85 appearances for Aston Villa. His contributions helped Villa secure a top-four league finish last season and capture the Europa League title. The England international, who earned his debut cap in November 2024 and has since accumulated 22 caps, was part of the national team's third-place finish at the recent World Cup.
This signing represents Chelsea's third major acquisition under newly appointed manager Xabi Alonso, following the arrivals of wing backs Marco Palestra and Geovany Quenda. Rogers expressed enthusiasm about joining the club, citing Chelsea's stature and the direction of the project under the new management. The transfer marks a significant investment as Chelsea seeks to improve upon their tenth-place Premier League finish from the previous season.
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