Chelsea signs Morgan Rogers for British record £117m from Aston Villa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 6:28 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Chelsea has secured Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a deal worth £117 million, setting a British transfer record. Rogers, previously a target for Arsenal, has made significant contributions at Aston Villa with 18 goals and 16 assists over two seasons. His versatility as a No 10 and ability to score from outside the box make him an attractive addition under manager Xabi Alonso. The signing aims to enhance Chelsea's attacking depth and creativity. Rogers is expected to fit into a fluid tactical system where he can rotate effectively across various attacking roles.
- •Morgan Rogers joins Chelsea from Aston Villa for £117m.
- •He scored 18 goals and provided 16 assists in recent seasons.
- •Rogers has options to play multiple attacking roles under Xabi Alonso.
- •Chelsea aims to improve attacking depth following this marquee signing.
- •The deal marks one of the highest in football history.
- 6:28 AMYahoo Sports — How Morgan Rogers will fit into Xabi Alonso’s team – and why Chelsea paid so much to steal England star from Arsenal
"IN FOCUS: Chelsea are set to pay a British record £117m for the England and Aston Villa star and, as Jack Rathborn details, add versatility and depth to their new attack under Xabi Alonso
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