Chelsea sign Morgan Rogers from Villa for reported UK record fee

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July 21, 2026

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Chelsea sign Morgan Rogers from Villa for reported UK record fee

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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — Chelsea signed England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on Tuesday in a deal British media valued at £117 million ($157 million), a price that smashed the transfer record for a British player.

“The 23-year-old forward has signed a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2033,” the London club posted on their website.

Rogers passed a medical on Monday following his return from the World Cup in North America.

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