Chelsea have agreed to pay Aston Villa £117 million for England midfielder Morgan Rogers, establishing a new club record and making him the most expensive English player ever signed.
Rogers is set to join the Blues on a six‑year contract that includes an option for a further year once he completes his medical, which is slated for Monday after his return from England’s 2026 World Cup duties.
The deal surpasses the £107 million Chelsea paid for Enzo Fernández in 2023 and exceeds the reported £116 million Manchester City offer for Elliot Anderson, creating a fresh high‑water mark for English transfers.
The 23‑year‑old arrived at Aston Villa from Middlesbrough in February 2024, quickly becoming a key figure under Unai Emery, netting 21 league goals in 85 appearances and helping Villa capture the UEFA Europa League title last season. He began his career at Manchester City before moving on for regular first‑team football.
Rogers has earned 21 caps for England, scoring once, and featured in six matches at the 2026 World Cup, where the Three Lions reached the semi‑finals before a 2‑1 loss to Argentina. His arrival is one of the first major signings under new head coach Xabi Alonso as Chelsea reshape the squad for the 2026‑27 season.
Source: www.gistreel.com
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