Chelsea sign Morgan Rogers for British record transfer fee of £117m
Chelsea Football Club has signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a British record transfer fee of £117 million. The deal was finalized quickly following England's World Cup campaign.
Why it matters
This transfer represents a significant financial milestone in professional football and impacts the competitive landscape of the Premier League.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Morgan Rogers made three starts and a further four substitute appearances for England at the World Cup
Football reporter Published 20 July 2026 Updated 22 minutes ago Chelsea have completed the signing of England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a British record transfer fee of £117m.
On Monday, Rogers returned from the United States, having featured for England at the World Cup, to undergo a medical in London and sign a six-year contract with an option for a further year.
"I'm joining the biggest club in London," he said in his announcement video.
"The way the club wants to go and how it wants to move forward is something I want to be a part of. I think it was just perfect for me. I just can't wait to get going."
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