Chelsea sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in record British deal
Summary
Chelsea football club signed England forward Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a British transfer deal reported to be worth 117 million pounds. Rogers, 23, has joined Chelsea with a contract until 2033 and is considered one of the Premier League's top attacking players.Key Facts
- Morgan Rogers transferred from Aston Villa to Chelsea for about 117 million pounds ($156.5 million).
- This transfer is the highest British transfer fee paid, surpassing Elliot Anderson’s 116 million pounds move.
- Chelsea’s previous record signing was Moises Caicedo for 115 million pounds in 2023.
- Rogers is 23 years old and has played 85 Premier League games, scoring 21 goals for Aston Villa.
- He was part of the England team that finished third at the recent World Cup.
- Rogers signed a contract with Chelsea lasting until 2033.
- Chelsea finished 10th in the Premier League last season and will start their next season on August 24 against Fulham.
- The new Chelsea manager, Xabi Alonso, has made Rogers his third major signing this off-season.
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