Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso says he has devised a way to use British-record £117m arrival Morgan Rogers alongside Cole Palmer and expects the England midfielder to make an immediate difference. Rogers became the costliest British footballer in history after completing his transfer from Aston Villa to Stamford Bridge last week. The 24-year-old is taking […]
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Rogers cannot easily be assigned to one clearly defined position. As is true for any player, making full use of his qualities requires an understanding of the broader responsibilities he can handle. His most effective role may also vary according to his team-mates and the opposition’s tactical approach. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery made Rogers […]
Continue ReadingIt soon became clear this summer that Aston Villa would not be able to keep Morgan Rogers. After helping the club secure fourth place in the Premier League and win the Europa League, the 23-year-old was highly sought after. Arsenal appeared to be the most probable next move, as the reigning champions wanted to reinforce […]
Continue ReadingThe central question is whether these transfers qualify as a ‘swap arrangement’. A provision in European football’s transfer rules states that exchanges between clubs must be finalised within 45 days of one another to be classed as a connected transaction. Teams are free to conduct multiple transfers in that window, but only if the deals […]
Continue ReadingMorgan Rogers has completed a transfer to Chelsea from Aston Villa worth £117m, committing to a seven-year contract that makes him the most expensive purchase in the Blues’ history. The move was sealed on Saturday, with Chelsea moving swiftly to land the 23-year-old ahead of Arsenal, who had been in discussions and were considered frontrunners […]
Continue ReadingRogers and his new teammate Palmer share a long-standing bond that stretches back years — a connection that actually sparked Palmer’s now-iconic ‘cold’ goal ritual. The midfielder debuted the gesture in December 2023 after netting twice during a 3-2 victory away at Luton. He has since fully embraced the celebration as his own, even securing […]
Continue ReadingChelsea are on the verge of completing a £117m transfer for Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa. The attacking midfielder has settled on personal terms for a six-year deal and is scheduled for a medical examination on Monday. Arsenal had shown interest in Rogers and reached out to Villa earlier this month, but Chelsea have been […]
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