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Chelsea Shatter Record for Morgan Rogers | London News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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Chelsea just shattered their own transfer record with a £117 million deal for Morgan Rogers — the most expensive English player ever sold — as the club locks him in for six years with an option for one more. The Aston Villa star, who rose through Manchester City’s academy and exploded at Villa with 21 goals in 85 games, is set to join Stamford Bridge after his World Cup duties. This move signals Xabi Alonso’s bold vision for the squad and underscores Chelsea’s commitment to homegrown talent. With 21 England caps and a Europa League title under his belt, Rogers is now tasked with proving he’s worth every penny — and every pundit’s prediction. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/224290a9dc1a4ae0