For years, Chelsea have established themselves as one of the biggest spending clubs on the transfer market. As soon as BlueCo arrived in May 2022, this spending madness intensified. For the arrival of its new coach Xabi Alonso, the London club had been calm until now. However, it didn’t take long for things to get out of hand. Indeed, according to The AthleticChelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa for the transfer of attacking midfielder Morgan Rogers. According to the British media, a colossal amount of 138 million euros was accepted by the Villans for the 23-year-old player.
The Blues are finalizing the final details of a six-year contract, running until 2032, with an option for an additional season. The deal is clearly very advanced, since the medical examination is already planned for this Monday. Courted closely by Arsenal, the English international (21 caps) firmly chose Chelsea, seduced by the sporting project and the prospect of evolving under the orders of Xabi Alonso, decisive in closing the deal.
A major recruit for Chelsea with Morgan Rogers
Aston Villa expected his departure this summer and demanded 152 million euros, according to several sources. As a reminder, Rogers is coming off two full seasons in the Premier League, compiling 31 goals and 29 assists in 125 appearances. During the last financial year, he burst into prominence by scoring 14 goals and providing 12 assists in his 55 appearances, leading his team to a Europa League title and direct qualification for the Champions League. A regularity which justifies the exponential trajectory of the former Manchester City and West Bromwich player.
Currently in the United States with the Three Lions, the midfielder is playing in the World Cup with England, where he has appeared in all six of his country’s matches. A decisive passer for Anthony Gordon in the semi-final against Argentina, Rogers is preparing to play the match for 3rd place against France this Saturday in Miami, before flying to London to complete his transfer.
