EPL: Alonso opens up on Chelsea beating Arsenal to Morgan Rogers’ signature
Chelsea head coach, Xabi Alonso, has spoken on the Blues beating Arsenal to the signature of attacker Morgan Rogers. Alonso spoke ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League game with Arsenal on Sunday, September 6. Rogers, 24, moved to Stamford Bridge this summer in a reported transfer worth £117 million from Aston Villa, amid interest from Mikel Arteta’s […] EPL: Alonso opens up on Chelsea beating…
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has commented on the club's triumph in securing winger Morgan Rogers ahead of Arsenal. Speaking ahead of Chelsea's upcoming Premier League match against Arsenal on September 6, Alonso explained that signing Rogers was a key decision for the club's future. The 24-year-old Colombian international joined Chelsea from Aston Villa in a £117 million deal during the summer transfer window, beating out Arsenal's interest in the player.
Although Arsenal attempted to sign Rogers, they were unable to match Chelsea's offer, ultimately leading to Rogers choosing Chelsea. Alonso highlighted Rogers' potential for the next six to seven years, pointing to his excellent chemistry with teammates and positive attitude. While Arsenal did not secure Rogers, they signed Christos Tzolis, who contributed two assists in his debut for the club during Arsenal's 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the FA Community Shield.
Rogers, on the other hand, made a scoring debut for Chelsea in their 3-2 win over Fulham and provided an assist in the 4-3 triumph against Brighton & Hove Albion.
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