Chelsea sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on 7-year deal
London, July 22
Chelsea have completed the signing of England's star player Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. The 23-year-old has signed a seven-year deal to stay at Stamford Bridge until 2033, the Premier League club said.
Chelsea have signed the midfielder on a deal reportedly worth 117 million pounds, making him the most expensive British player of all time, breaking the record set earlier this summer when Elliot Anderson joined Manchester City for 116 million pounds.
"I'm so excited. For me, Chelsea are the biggest club in London and a club I've always admired since I was a kid. I'm really excited about the project with the new manager, the players we've got and where the club is heading. That's why I'm here, and I can't wait to get started," Rogers said in a statement released by the club.
Arsenal had previously identified Rogers as their top forward target this summer, but the Premier League 2025-26 winners were unwilling to match the fee that the Blues agreed.
Rogers arrives at Chelsea having established himself as one of the Premier League's leading young attacking talents. During his time at Aston Villa, his goals and assists contributed to 40 goals in 85 Premier League appearances, guiding the Midlands club to a top-four finish before lifting the UEFA Europa League trophy last season.
"A player with impeccable behaviour and commitment, Morgan leaves Aston Villa with the best wishes of everyone at the football club for both his service to the club and for his future career. He will always remain a core part of our recent great moments and memories," said Villa.
Since making his senior England debut in November 2024, Rogers has become a regular for the Three Lions, earning 22 caps and representing his country at this summer's FIFA World Cup, where the Thomas Tuchel side finished third, their best since winning the title in 1966.
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Reader Comments
Love that an English player is making waves! 🇮🇳🏴 We Indians know what it's like to celebrate our stars too. But 7-year contract? That's a huge commitment. What if he gets injured or his form dips? Football contracts are getting crazier by the day. At least Villa got a good deal out of it.
As a fan watching from Bangalore, I'm stoked! Chelsea finally getting their transfer window right. Rogers is class - saw him tear up the Europa League last season. But 7 years is too long, even by Chelsea standards. Remember when they signed Kepa for big money? At least he's young and English, so resale value will hold if things don't work out.
117 million pounds is just crazy money! And he's not even a striker. In India, all my friends are divided - some say he's worth it for that England future, others think Chelsea overpaid. I just hope he doesn't get lost in the Chelsea loan system like so many young players do. But those 40 goals contributions in 85 games are impressive, no doubt.
Watching from Mumbai, this is fascinating. English football is like the IPL - young talents getting paid astronomical sums. But 7 years? He'll be 30 by then. At least he's proven himself at Villa and internationally. Chelsea are building for the future, but Arsenal will be kicking themselves for not matching the bid. Rogers could haunt them for years!
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