ZAChelsea Football Club completed the signing of England midfielder Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a reported £117 million, breaking the British player transfer record. The deal, which surpassed the previous record set by Manchester City's £116 million purchase of Elliot Anderson, marks Rogers as Chelsea's most expensive signing ever. Rogers, 23, signed a five-year contract through 2033 and expressed excitement about joining the club and working under new manager Xabi Alonso. His departure adds to Aston Villa's challenges under manager Unai Emery, following other high-profile exits. Rogers, who scored 21 goals in 85 league games for Villa, will compete with players like Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto for starting spots in Chelsea's attacking midfield. The transfer also includes a sell-on clause benefiting Championship side Middlesbrough, who received 20% of the fee.
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