TransferFootball.LondonUnverified source· 26 Jul 2026
Gittens backs record signing Rogers to lift Chelsea
Jamie Gittens says Morgan Rogers' £117m arrival can raise the bar at Stamford Bridge.
M. Rogers
player
Player
Morgan Rogers
From
Aston Villa
To
Chelsea
Fee
£117m
What happened. Chelsea signed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a club-record £117m, the highest fee ever for a British player.
- Rogers joined Chelsea earlier this month.
- Jamie Gittens believes the signing can help bring success.
- Xabi Alonso played a key role in convincing Rogers.
“We want to win everything, yeah, of course.”
— Jamie Gittens
Rogers' arrival intensifies competition for places under new manager Xabi Alonso.
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