Morgan Rogers excited about British record USD 156.5mn move to Chelsea

Morgan Rogers

The England World Cup forward Morgan Rogers completed his British transfer record move from Aston Villa to Premier League rival Chelsea on Tuesday.

Media reports say the deal is worth USD 156.5 million (Rs 1510.12 crore), which surpasses Elliot Anderson's $155 million switch from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City this month. "I'm so excited. Chelsea are the biggest club in London and a club I've always admired since I was a kid," he told the club's website.

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