Morgan Rogers joins Chelsea for British-record £117m from Aston Villa

Morgan Rogers has completed his transfer to Chelsea from Aston Villa for a British-record fee of £117m. The England winger has signed a seven-year contract with the club. Despite being linked with Arsenal, Rogers opted for Chelsea, joining his friend Cole Palmer. Analysts discuss how Rogers’ profile aligns with Chelsea’s needs, particularly in increasing physical presence in their squad. Chelsea has managed to finance the transfer by raising approximately £130m from player sales this summer, including Marc Cucurella and Andrey Santos.