TransferFootball.LondonUnverified source· 4 Aug 2026
Morgan Rogers steps up Chelsea prep after Xabi Alonso advice
New Chelsea record signing Morgan Rogers is gearing up to join his teammates after a three-week break.
M. Rogers
player
Player
Morgan Rogers
Position
Midfielder
From
Aston Villa
To
Chelsea
Fee
£117m
What happened. Morgan Rogers is stepping up preparations to join the Chelsea squad after the club signed him from Aston Villa for £117m, making him the most expensive British player ever.
- Rogers signed a six-year contract with a 12-month option.
- He was granted a three-week break after returning from the World Cup.
- He missed the pre-season tour of Australia and Asia.
Rogers could return to action this weekend against AC Milan, but Chelsea may not fly him out.
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