Chelsea hijack Arsenal move as Blues strike record £117m Morgan Rogers agreement with Aston Villa

British record broken at Stamford Bridge

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Personal terms have already been settled for the 23-year-old, who is expected to sign a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge that runs until 2032. The deal also includes the option for a further 12 months, ensuring Rogers remains a focal point for the Blues for the next decade. It is understood that a medical has been scheduled for Monday as the final administrative hurdles are cleared before an official unveiling.

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The race for Rogers was a heated affair,

Rogers leaves Villa Park as an established superstar, having scored 31 goals and provided 29 assists in 125 appearances for the club. His rise has been meteoric since joining Villa from Middlesbrough for just £7m in early 2024. Middlesbrough are set to benefit significantly from this move, as the Championship club possesses a 20 per cent sell-on clause. His departure comes after a season where he inspired Villa to a Europa League title and Champions League qualification, providing 14 goals and 12 assists across the 2025-26 campaign.

Three Lion at the World Cup

Currently on international duty, Rogers has been a standout performer for England at the World Cup. He featured in the first six of the Three Lions' games, including starts against Panama and Argentina, and provided the vital cross for Anthony Gordon to score England’s only goal in their semi-final match. He is also in the starting XI for the third-place play-off against France. Once his international duties are concluded, he will return home to finalize his record-breaking domestic move to Stamford Bridge.

Aston Villa prepare for life after Rogers

While losing a player of Rogers' calibre is a blow for Unai Emery’s side, the Midlands club is already moving to reinvest the massive windfall. Villa were reportedly holding out for a fee in excess of £100m and were fully aware that such an offer might materialize this summer given his form. The club has already spent over £50m on Johan Manzambi and secured a £35m deal for Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes to ensure the squad remains competitive for the upcoming Champions League campaign, while Emery’s recruitment team is also targeting the likes of Crysencio Summerville and Ibrahim Mbaye to bolster their wide options.