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Morgan Rogers 'so excited' after sealing British record $156.5M move from Aston Villa to Chelsea
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Associated Press , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 21, 2026
· 2 min read
The England World Cup forward Morgan Rogers completed his British transfer record move from Aston Villa to Premier League rival Chelsea on Tuesday. No fee was officially disclosed but media reports say it is worth 117 million pounds ($156.5 million), which surpasses England teammate Elliot Anders...
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Key takeaway 5 million), which surpasses England teammate Elliot Anderson's 116 million pounds ($155 million) switch from Nottingham Forest to Manchester City earlier this month.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio soccer fans may not have a direct connection to the British Premier League, but the record-breaking transfer of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa to Chelsea is a reminder that the sport's popularity is growing locally. With several top-notch soccer facilities and a thriving youth soccer scene, San Antonio has become a hub for the sport in Texas. The city's own soccer team has been making waves in recent years, and the success of English players like Rogers can only help to increase interest in the sport among local fans. As the Premier League continues to attract top talent from around the world, San Antonio's soccer community is likely to take notice, and the city may even see an increase in fans tuning in to watch Rogers and his new team, Chelsea, take on other top clubs.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The England World Cup forward Morgan Rogers completed his British transfer record move from Aston Villa to Premier League rival Chelsea on Tuesday. No fee was officially disclosed but media reports say it is worth 117 million pounds ($156.5 million), which surpasses England teammate Elliot Anders...
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