Rogers completed a British-record £117 million deal on Tuesday night, moving to West London club Chelsea from Aston Villa.
By Kehinde Okeowo
England international Morgan Rogers has described Chelsea as “the biggest club in London” following the completion of his move from Aston Villa.
He made this known on Tuesday night while speaking for the first time since he was officially unveiled by the Premier League outfit.
Rogers was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal and reportedly had conversations with Gunners manager Mikel Arteta.
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However, the 23-year-old made a U-turn and committed his future to the Blues in a British-record £117 million deal.
Speaking after the deal was finalised, the Three Lions midfielder expressed his happiness over the move, noting that he has always admired Chelsea since he was a kid.
Rogers said: “I’m so excited. For me, Chelsea are the biggest club in London and a club I’ve always admired since I was a kid.
“I’m really excited about the project with the new manager, the players we’ve got and where the club is heading. That’s why I’m here and I can’t wait to get started.”
