Chelsea agree record £117m deal for Villa’s Rogers
Chelsea have agreed a club-record £117m deal to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, eclipsing the previous transfer record for an English player.
The 23-year-old will sign a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge, with an option for a further year. This move comes as new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso shapes his squad before the new Premier League season.
Morgan Rogers, who was previously on the books of Manchester City, joined Villa from Middlesbrough in February 2024 in a deal worth £8m, rising to £15m. He has made 22 senior England appearances, scoring once, and featured in seven games at this summer's World Cup.
Rogers becomes the most expensive signing in Chelsea's history, surpassing the £107m spent on Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez in 2023. He is the second Villa midfielder to depart this week, following Youri Tielemans' £35m move to Manchester United.
The deal would also see Aston Villa earn at least £20.4m from Rogers' transfer to Chelsea, due to a clause giving Middlesbrough 20% of any profit made by Villa for selling Rogers in the future. This is believed to be an English record for the largest transfer sell-on fee.
Rogers scored 21 goals in 85 league appearances for Unai Emery's men and was part of the team that won the Europa League last season. He will have a medical on Monday after returning from international duty with England at the 2026 World Cup.
This significant transfer signals Chelsea's intent to compete with the top teams in the Premier League. With the new season approaching, fans will be eager to see how Rogers will fit into the team and contribute to their success.
The deal has also sparked interest in the transfer market, with many clubs taking note of the record-breaking fee. It remains to be seen how this will impact the transfer landscape in the coming weeks and months.
As Chelsea continue to shape their squad, fans can expect to see more signings and changes in the coming days. The team's performance on the pitch will be closely watched, and Rogers' contribution will be a key factor in their success.
Source: Joy Online
