Chelsea have agreed a club-record £117 million deal to sign England international Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa, with the midfielder set to become the most expensive player in the club’s history.
Chelsea have agreed a sensational £117 million deal with Aston Villa to sign England midfielder Morgan Rogers, making the 23-year-old the most expensive player in the club’s history. The transfer also sets a new record fee for an English footballer.
The Blues have moved quickly to secure one of the Premier League’s brightest talents, with Rogers expected to sign a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge. The agreement also includes an option to extend his stay by a further 12 months.
Rogers is scheduled to undergo his medical on Monday after returning from England duty at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Once the formalities are completed, Chelsea are expected to officially unveil the midfielder as one of the marquee signings of the summer transfer window.
The transfer surpasses Chelsea’s previous record signing, Enzo Fernandez, who joined the club for £107 million in 2023. It also eclipses the £116 million Manchester City paid Nottingham Forest earlier this summer to sign fellow England international Elliot Anderson, making Rogers the most expensive English player ever.
New Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has identified midfield as a key area to strengthen ahead of his first full season in charge. The Spaniard sees Rogers as a player capable of adding creativity, energy and attacking quality to a squad that is undergoing significant rebuilding.
Rogers arrives after an impressive spell with Aston Villa, where he developed into one of the Premier League’s standout midfielders. Since joining the club from Middlesbrough in February 2024, he scored 21 league goals in 85 appearances and played a crucial role in Villa’s UEFA Europa League triumph last season.
The former Manchester City academy player has also become an established member of the England national team. Rogers has earned 21 senior international caps, scoring once, and featured in six matches during England’s run to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Chelsea will now hope their record investment pays immediate dividends as Alonso begins building a squad capable of returning the Blues to the top of English and European football. The arrival of Rogers signals the club’s determination to back their new manager with elite talent despite another disappointing domestic campaign.
