Chelsea complete record-breaking £117m transfer for Morgan Rogers - with England international leaving Aston Villa as the most expensive British player of all-time
Chelsea has completed the record-breaking £117 million transfer of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, making him the most expensive British player in football history. The 23-year-old forward joins Chelsea to bolster their attacking options for the upcoming 2026-27 season under manager Xabi Alonso.
Why it matters
This transfer signifies a major financial investment in football talent, setting a new benchmark for player valuations and potentially impacting team dynamics and strategies in the Premier League and global football market.
Chelsea have officially confirmed the landmark signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a deal worth a staggering £117 million ($157m). The 23-year-old forward arrives at Stamford Bridge as the most expensive British player in history, surpassing the previous record recently set in this frantic summer window.
In a move that sends shockwaves through the Premier League, Chelsea have finalized the acquisition of Rogers from Aston Villa for a fee of £117 million. This historic sum makes Rogers the most expensive British player in football history, surpassing the previous benchmarks set by the likes of Jack Grealish, Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson.
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