Morgan Rogers joins Chelsea for record transfer from Aston Villa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:25 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Morgan Rogers has transferred from Aston Villa to Chelsea for £117 million, making him the club's most expensive signing. The 23-year-old cited Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso's influence and the club's ambitions as key factors in his decision. Arsenal was reportedly interested but did not meet Villa's asking price. Rogers is set to begin his tenure with Chelsea after a planned break following the FIFA World Cup.
- •Rogers' transfer is valued at £117 million, setting a Chelsea record.
- •He signed a seven-year deal with the club.
- •Chelsea becomes Rogers' choice over Arsenal, who were frontrunners initially.
- •Rogers is expected to miss Chelsea’s pre-season tour due to a break.
- •His competitive debut could occur in a friendly against Real Sociedad on August 15.
- 10:25 PMYahoo Sports — Morgan Rogers takes subtle dig at Arsenal after record-breaking Chelsea transfer
"Morgan Rogers has completed a record-breaking move from Aston Villa to Chelsea, becoming the Blues' sixth signing of the summer and their all-time record transfer
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