Chelsea completes £117m signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Chelsea has signed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a record £117 million, making him the most expensive British player. The 23-year-old forward played a key role in Aston Villa’s successful season, where they finished fourth in the Premier League and secured the Europa League title. Arsenal was also interested in Rogers but did not meet Villa’s asking price, allowing Chelsea to step in. Rogers is expected to adapt his game under Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, who has a different tactical approach than his previous club.
- •Chelsea pays Aston Villa £117 million for Morgan Rogers
- •Rogers helped Aston Villa finish fourth and win the Europa League
- •Arsenal previously interested but did not meet Villa’s price
- •Rogers becomes the most expensive British player in history
- 6:00 PMThe Guardian Sport — Chelsea paid Aston Villa £117m for Morgan Rogers. Is he the right fit?
"The England attacker thrives when he can gallop into space but Xabi Alonso’s best team built attacks slowly By Opta Analyst It quickly became apparent this summer that Aston Villa would not be holding on to Morgan Rogers. Having helped the club finish fourth in the Premier League and win the Europa League, the 23-year-old was in demand. Arsenal looked like his likeliest next destination, with the champions eager to strengthen the left side of their attack. The charm offensive came from many angles, with Martin Ødegaard, Mikel Arteta and the club’s England players trying to sell the idea to Rogers. But, with Arsenal reluctant to meet Villa’s asking price, Chelsea intervened and made Rogers the most expensive British player ever, surpassing the £116m that Manchester City paid Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson earlier this summer. Continue reading...
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