Chelsea signs Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in record British deal
Chelsea Football Club has signed England forward Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a record-breaking British transfer deal. The move, reportedly worth 117 million pounds, follows Rogers' successful performance at the recent World Cup.
Why it matters
This transfer sets a new benchmark for British football spending and highlights the aggressive recruitment strategy of Chelsea's new management.
The 23-year-old Rogers, established as one of the Premier League’s top attacking talents, has signed a contract with the London team until 2033.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Morgan Rogers in action for England against France during the third-place playoff in the World Cup, on July 18, 2026 [File: Kevin C Cox/Getty via AFP] By AP and Reuters Published On 22 Jul 2026 22 Jul 2026 The England World Cup forward Morgan Rogers has completed his British transfer record move from Aston Villa to Premier League rivals Chelsea.
No fee was officially disclosed, but media reports on Tuesday said it is worth 117 million pounds ($156.5m), which surpasses England teammate Elliot Anderson’s 116 million pounds ($155m) switch from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City earlier this month.
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