Xabi Alonso: Chelsea signing Morgan Rogers is an excellent reinforcement

Published Jul 27, 10:39 AM UTC

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In a press conference in Australia, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso expressed his approval of Morgan Rogers' move to Chelsea, calling it an excellent signing and a top reinforcement for the attacking sector. The transfer, estimated at €137 million, makes the former Aston Villa midfielder the fifth most expensive player in football history. The news was reported by L'Équipe transfers on July 27, 2026.

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Mercato 2026 : l'actu des transferts footWestern

Original headline: Xabi Alonso : «Rogers, une excellente recrue»

Original language: FR-FR

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Chelsea agree British record £117m deal for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers

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