Manchester City cannot trigger buy-back option for Morgan Rogers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:20 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Manchester City is unable to re-sign midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa due to the absence of a buy-back clause. Rogers, who moved to Aston Villa from Middlesbrough after City sold him in 2023, has become a notable player in England. His outstanding performance, including scoring 14 goals and providing 12 assists last season, has drawn attention from several elite clubs. Despite City's interest as the summer transfer window approaches, any transfer will require agreement from Aston Villa, who are under no pressure to sell, holding Rogers under contract until 2031.
- •Morgan Rogers joined Aston Villa after a stint with Middlesbrough.
- •City sold Rogers without a buy-back option, limiting their future negotiations.
- •Rogers scored 14 goals and recorded 12 assists last season.
- •Aston Villa retains Rogers under contract until 2031.
- •Several clubs, including City, are monitoring his situation ahead of the transfer window.
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Explained: Why Manchester City cannot buy back £100M-rated Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa
"Man City have no buy-back clause for Morgan Rogers as they sold him to Middlesbrough in 2023Rogers joined Aston Villa from Middlesbrough to become one of England’s most exciting playersCity among a ...
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