Morgan Rogers completes record Chelsea switch from Aston Villa
Chelsea signed England forward Morgan Rogers on a contract until 2033 in a British record deal reported at £117 million.
- On Tuesday, Chelsea signed England international Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on a contract until 2033, with reports valuing the deal at £117 million .
- Rogers, 23, moves to London after guiding Villa to a Europa League title in May, scoring 21 goals in 85 Premier League appearances for the club.
- This £117 million deal makes Rogers the most expensive British player, surpassing the £116 million Manchester City paid Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson earlier this month.
- New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has now secured three major off-season signings, including Rogers, wingback Marco Palestra, and Geovany Quenda.
- Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League last season and will begin their upcoming league campaign away to Fulham on August 24.
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