Morgan Rogers fires brutal dig at Arsenal as £117m Chelsea transfer confirmed
Footballer Morgan Rogers has completed a £117 million transfer to Chelsea from Aston Villa, describing the club as the biggest in London. Rogers cited the influence of new manager Xabi Alonso and a desire to reunite with childhood friend Cole Palmer as key factors in his decision.
Why it matters
This high-profile transfer represents a significant financial move in the Premier League and highlights shifting team dynamics among top English clubs.
Morgan Rogers has hailed Chelsea as ‘the biggest club in London’ after Arsenal missed out on the England star. The Aston Villa midfielder was initially linked with a switch to the Emirates after his fine form in the Midlands. But Chelsea managed to hijack the move, sealing his services for £117m. Rogers was officially unveiled on Tuesday evening after undergoing a medical with his new employers. Speaking after his move was confirmed, he hailed Chelsea as the biggest club in the capital. The England star said: "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."
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