Alonso says ‘great signing’ Rogers can rejuvenate Chelsea
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The Blues manager Xabi Alonso expects the £117 million England midfielder to strengthen his attacking midfield options.
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SYDNEY : New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso on Monday said Morgan Rogers was “a great signing” who would make the club more competitive and expected the England midfielder to “link really well” with Cole Palmer. The versatile Rogers was signed from Aston Villa last week for £117 million (US$157 million), a record for a British player.
Alonso said he was “delighted” to lure the 23-year-old to Stamford Bridge ahead of his first match in charge, a pre-season friendly against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday.
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