Morgan Rogers' €138M Move to Chelsea Kicks Off Major Transfer Spending Spree
Chelsea's significant outlay for Rogers highlights a busy market, with several other high-profile deals shaking up European club rosters.
The story
The summer transfer window is heating up, and Chelsea has made a bold statement with the acquisition of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for a staggering €138 million. This blockbuster move, confirmed on July 30, sees the young talent join the London club in a deal that underscores Chelsea's ambition to bolster their squad.
The transfer is one of the most expensive of the window so far, indicating a renewed push for top-tier talent. Rogers' arrival is expected to inject significant attacking prowess into Chelsea's lineup as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Off the pitch
| Player | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youri Tielemans | Aston Villa | Manchester United | £35m |
| Anthony Gordon | Newcastle United | Barcelona | €80m |
| Sankhoun Diawara | Troyes | AC Milan | €2m |
| Leo Sauer | Feyenoord | Stuttgart | €15m |
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