TransferDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 27 Jul 2026
Alonso backs £117m Rogers for instant Chelsea impact
Xabi Alonso tells World Cup star Morgan Rogers to be ready for Fulham clash.
M. Rogers
player
Player
Morgan Rogers
Position
Attacker
From
Aston Villa
To
Chelsea
Fee
£117m
What happened. Chelsea signed Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a British record £117m, and manager Xabi Alonso says he expects an instant impact.
- Rogers is on post-World Cup holiday after representing England.
- Alonso says Chelsea had been tracking Rogers for a long time.
- Chelsea are also close to signing Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace.
“He’s going to be a key player for the team. Luckily it happened quickly and now we have Morgan.”
— Xabi Alonso
Rogers must be ready for Chelsea's Premier League opener against Fulham.
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