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Alonso Hails £117M Rogers Signing
28 Jul
Summary
- New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso praised the record £117 million signing.
- Morgan Rogers is a major boost and will add quality, says Alonso.
- Alonso plans to integrate Rogers into a stacked attacking lineup.
Xabi Alonso, the new manager at Chelsea, has expressed significant enthusiasm regarding the recent signing of Morgan Rogers. The midfielder transferred from Aston Villa for a reported £117 million, establishing a new benchmark for a British player.
Alonso stated that Rogers represents a crucial addition, bringing much-needed quality and bolstering the team's competitive edge. He emphasized the midfielder's versatility, noting his ability to play in various attacking roles and his potential to form strong connections with existing players.
Integrating Rogers into an already potent Chelsea attack, which includes talents like Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto, presents a challenge. However, Alonso is confident in his strategy to balance stability with flair, anticipating a more formidable team both with and against the ball.
Rogers will not participate in Chelsea's current pre-season tour of Australia. The team is scheduled to play friendlies against Western Sydney Wanderers, Tottenham Hotspur in Sydney, and Juventus FC in Hong Kong.
